The Leon Cougars basketball squad (Jewett, TX), lost 59-45 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Groesbeck Goats (Groesbeck, TX)

With the victory, Groesbeck advances its record to 7-7 on the year. The Goats host Troy (Troy, TX) to meet the Trojans in a non-league battle on Monday, December 30. The Trojans enter the battle with a record of 11-6. Troy lost 66-36 in their recent non-league battle against Live Oak Classical (Waco, TX)

The Cougars now own a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Normangee for a 2A Region III District 20 battle on Monday, December 30. Leon will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 59-39 league win over Centerville (Centerville, TX). The Panthers record now stands at 17-2.