Bullard Panthers (Bullard, TX) backers were content Saturday as they observed their basketball team nudge the host Chireno Owls (Chireno, TX), 42-40 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Hallsville Bobcats (Hallsville, TX) in a non-league game, on Monday, November 20. Bullard will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Bobcats enter the game with a 1-6 record after their 39-32 non-league loss to Plano (Plano, TX).

With the defeat, Chireno moves to 2-1 on the year. The Owls travel to Brook Hill (Bullard, TX) to face the Guard in a non-league game on Monday, November 20. The Guard enter the game with a record of 5-0. Brook Hill won 48-27 in their recent non-league game against Mildred (Corsicana, TX)