The Fabens Wildcats defeated the host Patterson Institute Lions basketball squad by a final score of 46-35 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Wildcats clash with the Fort Hancock Mustangs (Fort Hancock, TX) in a non-league outing, on Friday, January 3. Fabens will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Mustangs come into the outing with a 11-6 record after their 64-31 non-league win over Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ).

With the loss, Patterson Institute falls to 2-5 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Irvin (El Paso, TX) to play the Rockets in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 7. The Rockets go into the game with a record of 11-7. Irvin lost 61-26 in their recent non-league game against Austin (El Paso, TX)