The Cathedral Fighting Irish tipped the host Midland Classical Academy Knights basketball team by a final score of 34-33 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Fighting Irish face the Crane Cranes (Crane, TX) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 29. Cathedral will attempt to move on its 8-9 season record. The Cranes enter the game with a 2-9 record after their 61-57 non-league loss to Denver City (Denver City, TX).

With the defeat, Midland Classical Academy moves to 1-12 on the year. The Knights travel to Denver City (Denver City, TX) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Friday, December 29. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 11-6. Denver City won 61-57 in their recent non-league game against Crane (Crane, TX)