Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the United South Panthers (Laredo, TX) and the host Martin Tigers (Laredo, TX), saw United South's basketball squad hold off Martin by a tally of 58-51.

With the victory, United South improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Edinburg North (Edinburg, TX) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 14. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Flour Bluff Hornets (Corpus Christi, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 14. Martin will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 67-52 non-league loss to Alexander (Laredo, TX).