Austin Panthers (El Paso, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Crane Cranes (Crane, TX), 73-50 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers (11-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Odessa (Odessa, TX). The Bronchos come into the non-league challenge with a 7-11 record. In their last challenge, Odessa trounced San Elizario (San Elizario, TX), 37-36, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Cranes encounter the Ozona Lions (Ozona, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 31. Crane will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record.