The Groesbeck Goats basketball squad (Groesbeck, TX), was nudged 49-46 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Varsity Opponent (, )

With the victory, Varsity Opponent advances its record to 63-192 on the year. The travel to Washington (Charles Town, WV) to meet the Patriots in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 14. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 4-0. Washington won 48-43 in their recent non-league battle against Dominion (Sterling, VA)

The Goats now own a 8-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fairfield for a 3A Region III District 20 battle on Tuesday, December 17. Groesbeck will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 52-42 non-league loss to Little River Academy (Little River Academy, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 12-3.