Rankin Red Devils (Rankin, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy Eagles (San Angelo, TX), 45-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Rankin upgrades its record to 6-6 on the season. The Red Devils host Mason (Mason, TX) to play the Punchers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Punchers go into the bout with a record of 7-6. Mason lost 36-24 in their recent non-league bout against Bandera (Bandera, TX)

Next up, the Eagles play the Richland Springs Coyotes (Richland Springs, TX) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 30. San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-10 season record. The Coyotes go into the bout with a 18-4 record after their 47-37 non-league win over Bandera (Bandera, TX).