Canutillo Eagles (Canutillo, TX) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hallsville Bobcats (Hallsville, TX), 56-53 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Canutillo upgrades its record to 8-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Trinity Christian (Addison, TX) to play the Trojans in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 29. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 23-3. Trinity Christian won 54-51 in their recent non-league bout against Katy Taylor (Katy, TX)

Next up, the Bobcats play the Katy Taylor Mustangs (Katy, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 29. Hallsville will attempt to upgrade on its 12-5 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 13-6 record after their 54-51 non-league loss to Trinity Christian (Addison, TX).