Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the La Vernia Bears (La Vernia, TX) and the host Canyon Cougars (New Braunfels, TX), saw La Vernia's basketball squad hold off Canyon by a tally of 47-40.

With the victory, La Vernia improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Antonian Prep (San Antonio, TX) to play the Apaches in a non-league challenge on Friday, November 17. The Apaches come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Antonian Prep won 73-10 in their recent non-league challenge against Winn (Eagle Pass, TX)

Next up, the Cougars play the Reagan Rattlers (San Antonio, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 20. Canyon will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Rattlers come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 44-35 non-league loss to Atascocita (Humble, TX).