In Tuesday's league match, the host Marathon Mustangs basketball team scored a decisive 71-27 triumph over the Sanderson Eagles.

In their next game, the Mustangs meet the Van Horn Eagles (Van Horn, TX) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 14. Marathon will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 28-19 league win over Big Bend (Terlingua, TX).

With the defeat, Sanderson moves to 4-8 on the year. The Eagles travel to Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ) to meet the in a non-league match on Thursday, December 14. The enter the match with a record of 23-81. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent won 41-29 in their recent non-league match against Alpha Omega Academy (Huntsville, TX)