The Furr Brahmans ran past the host Madison Marlins basketball team by a final score of 78-70 in Friday's non-league battle.

The Brahmans now possess a 8-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Washington for a 4A Region III District 21 battle on Monday, December 19. Furr will confront a Eagles team coming off a 82-75 non-league loss to Clear Falls (League City, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 8-5.

The Marlins (11-5) will now prepare for their battle against Northside (Houston, TX). The Panthers come into the 5A Region III District 19 battle with a 0-11 record. In their last battle, Northside was toppled by Waltrip (Houston, TX), 67-29, in a non-league battle.