Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Veterans Memorial Patriots (San Antonio, TX) and the visiting United South Panthers (Laredo, TX), saw Veterans Memorial's basketball squad hold off United South by a tally of 51-49.

With the victory, Veterans Memorial improves its record to 13-1 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Madison (San Antonio, TX) to confront the Mavericks in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 2. The Mavericks come into the challenge with a record of 10-3. Madison won 53-25 in their recent non-league challenge against Laredo LBJ (Laredo, TX)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Veterans Memorial Patriots (San Antonio, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 8. United South will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 13-1 record after their 49-41 non-league win over Madison (San Antonio, TX).