The Connally Cadets basketball squad (Waco, TX), was nudged 47-44 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Nolan Catholic Vikings (Fort Worth, TX)

With the victory, Nolan Catholic advances its record to 15-10 on the year. The Vikings travel to Breckenridge (Breckenridge, TX) to meet the Buckaroos in a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26. The Buckaroos enter the battle with a record of 1-17. Breckenridge lost 51-15 in their recent league battle against Early (Early, TX)

The Cadets now own a 4-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Brownwood for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26. Connally will meet a Lions squad coming off a 51-21 non-league win over Brady (Brady, TX). The Lions record now stands at 13-6.