STX Saints (McAllen, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Varsity Opponent (, ), 50-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, STX upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Saints travel to Lasara (Lasara, TX) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 8-5. Lasara won 77-67 in their recent non-league bout against La Villa (La Villa, TX)

Next up, the play the City Baptist School Overcomers (Hammond, IN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 15. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 132-460 season record. The Overcomers go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 54-40 non-league win over Varsity Opponent (, ).