El Paso Tigers (El Paso, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Hanks Knights (El Paso, TX), 49-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, El Paso upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Tigers travel to Burges (El Paso, TX) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Burges won 43-39 in their recent non-league bout against Parkland (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Del Valle Conquistadores (El Paso, TX) in a bout, on Saturday, January 13. Hanks will attempt to upgrade on its 4-12 season record.