Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Pioneer Diamondbacks (Mission, TX) and the host La Joya Coyotes (La Joya, TX), saw Pioneer's basketball squad hold off La Joya by a tally of 44-43.

With the victory, Pioneer improves its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Diamondbacks travel to Madison (San Antonio, TX) to confront the Mavericks in a non-league challenge on Thursday, November 17. The Mavericks come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Madison won 38-34 in their recent non-league test against Veterans Memorial (San Antonio, TX)

The Coyotes now own a 1-3 record. They play next when they travel to Madison for a non-league test on Thursday, November 17. La Joya will encounter a Mavericks squad coming off a 38-34 non-league win over Veterans Memorial (San Antonio, TX). The Mavericks record now stands at 3-4.