The McNeil Mavericks basketball squad (Austin, TX), was outscored 63-51 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Deer Park Deer (Deer Park, TX)

With the victory, Deer Park advances its record to 10-11 on the year. The Deer host Brazoswood (Clute, TX) to meet the Buccaneers in a 6A Region III District 24 battle on Friday, January 3. The Buccaneers enter the battle with a record of 10-10. Brazoswood won 55-49 in their recent non-league battle against Alvin (Alvin, TX)

The Mavericks now own a 4-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cedar Ridge for a 6A Region IV District 25 battle on Friday, January 3.