In Saturday's non-league test, the Blanco Panthers (Blanco, TX) basketball squad defeated the host Grape Creek Eagles (San Angelo, TX), by a final score of 55-38.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Fredericksburg Billies (Fredericksburg, TX) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 16. Blanco will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Billies go into the bout with a 11-6 record after their 50-40 non-league win over Comfort (Comfort, TX).

With the loss, Grape Creek falls to 7-6 on the campaign. The Eagles host Ballinger (Ballinger, TX) to play the Bearcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 16. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 8-6. Ballinger won 58-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Milford (Milford, TX)