Burton Panthers (Burton, TX) supporters left the game happy Friday as they saw their basketball team thwart the visiting Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ), 42-32 in a non-league contest.

The Panthers (7-2) will now prepare for their contest against Giddings Lonestar Southeast (Giddings, TX). The Mustangs go into the non-league contest with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the battle the Stratford Elks (Stratford, TX) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 12. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent will attempt to better on its 26-115 season record. The Elks enter the match with a 0-1 record after their 63-44 non-league loss to Hooker (Hooker, OK).