In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Yates Lions basketball team scored a decisive 81-53 triumph over the Kashmere Fighting Rams.

In their next game, the Lions meet the St. Pius X Panthers (Houston, TX) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 21. Yates will attempt to better on its 8-5 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 9-8 record after their 62-51 non-league loss to Houston Christian (Houston, TX).

With the defeat, Kashmere moves to 5-7 on the year. The Fighting rams travel to Northside (Houston, TX) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Thursday, December 21. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 4-7. Northside lost 86-28 in their recent league match against Sterling (Houston, TX)