Pearce Mustangs (Richardson, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Nimitz Vikings (Irving, TX), 39-31 in a league bout.

With the victory, Pearce upgrades its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Irving (Irving, TX) to play the Tigers in a 6A Region I District 7 bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 11-8. Irving won 55-48 in their recent league bout against Berkner (Richardson, TX)

Next up, the Vikings play the Panther Creek Panthers (Frisco, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Nimitz will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 10-8 record after their 41-31 non-league loss to Boyd (McKinney, TX).