Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the St. Pius X Panthers (Houston, TX) and the host Waltrip Rams (Houston, TX), saw St. Pius X's basketball squad overcome Waltrip by a tally of 74-59.

With the victory, St. Pius X improves its record to 10-10 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Metrolina Christian Academy (Indian Trail, NC) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-7.

Next up, the Rams confront the Sharpstown Apollos (Houston, TX) in a 5A Region III District 19 challenge, on Monday, January 8. Waltrip will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Apollos come into the challenge with a 4-13 record after their 64-54 non-league loss to Westbury (Houston, TX).