Midlothian Panthers (Midlothian, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Ponder Lions (Ponder, TX), 45-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Midlothian upgrades its record to 13-9 on the year. The Panthers travel to San Angelo Central (San Angelo, TX) to face the Bobcats in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 5-12.

The Lions now sport a 16-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Manor for a non-league match on Friday, December 27. Ponder will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 46-43 league win over Stony Point (Round Rock, TX). The Mustangs record now stands at 11-7.