Austin Panthers (El Paso, TX) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Varsity Opponent (, ), 53-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Austin upgrades its record to 4-13 on the season. The Panthers host San Elizario (San Elizario, TX) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 7-9. San Elizario won 48-44 in their recent non-league bout against Bowie (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the play the Parkhill Christian Academy Chargers (Pueblo, CO) in a Front Range Christian bout, on Saturday, December 16. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 166-604 season record. The Chargers go into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 53-45 league win over Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory (Centennial, CO).