The Cypress Creek Cougars basketball squad (Houston, TX), was nudged 60-58 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Cypress Springs Panthers (Cypress, TX)

With the victory, Cypress Springs advances its record to 12-1 on the year. The Panthers travel to Langham Creek (Houston, TX) to meet the Lobos in a 6A Region II District 16 battle on Tuesday, December 16. The Lobos come into the challenge with a record of 9-2. Langham Creek won 53-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Westlake (Austin, TX)

In their next game, the Cougars encounter the West Brook Bruins (Beaumont, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 12. Cypress Creek will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Bruins come into the challenge with a 9-1 record after their 59-52 non-league loss to Beaumont United (Beaumont, TX).