The Balmorhea Bears basketball squad (Balmorhea, TX), was nudged 42-35 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Rankin Red Devils (Rankin, TX)

With the victory, Rankin advances its record to 3-9 on the year. The Red Devils travel to Fort Hancock (Fort Hancock, TX) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league battle on Friday, December 19. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 4-9.

In their next game, the Bears encounter the Iraan Braves (Iraan, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 16. Balmorhea will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record.