Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Varsity Opponent (, ) and the host Mercy Prep Academy Royals (Waxahachie, TX), saw Varsity Opponent's basketball squad hold off Mercy Prep Academy by a tally of 48-44.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent improves its record to 50-223 on the campaign. The travel to Crossover Prep (Tulsa, OK) to confront the Lions in a non-league challenge on Monday, November 27. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Crossover Prep lost 69-59 in their recent non-league challenge against Varsity Opponent (, )

Next up, the Royals confront the Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm (Athens, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 1. Mercy Prep Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record. The Storm come into the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 69-59 non-league win over Tyler Classical Academy (Tyler, TX).