The Santa Maria Cougars basketball squad (Santa Maria, TX), was crushed 63-25 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Hanna Golden Eagles (Brownsville, TX)

With the victory, Hanna advances its record to 15-5 on the year. The Golden Eagles travel to IDEA Quest College Prep (Edinburg, TX) to meet the Trailblazers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 12. The Trailblazers come into the challenge with a record of 7-3. IDEA Quest College Prep won 64-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Raymondville (Raymondville, TX)

In their next game, the Cougars encounter the Vanguard Academy Beethoven (Edinburg, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 11. Santa Maria will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The come into the challenge with a 7-4 record after their 65-42 league win over Monte Alto (Monte Alto, TX).