Austin Panthers (El Paso, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Fabens Wildcats (Fabens, TX), 26-24 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Austin advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers host Clint (Clint, TX) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Tuesday, November 11. The Lions enter the match with a record of 0-1. Clint lost 60-22 in their recent non-league match against Parkland (El Paso, TX)

The Wildcats now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy for a non-league contest on Tuesday, November 11. Fabens will battle a Warriors team coming off a 45-12 non-league win over Anthony (Anthony, TX). The Warriors record now stands at 1-0.