Banquete Bulldogs (Banquete, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Aransas Pass Panthers (Aransas Pass, TX), 38-37 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Banquete advances its record to 10-10 on the year. The Bulldogs host Orange Grove (Orange Grove, TX) to face the Bulldogs in a 3A Region IV District 30 match on Friday, January 3. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 8-13. Orange Grove won 53-15 in their recent league match against Hebbronville (Hebbronville, TX)

The Panthers now own a 10-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to London for a 3A Region IV District 29 match on Tuesday, December 31. Aransas Pass will face a Pirates squad coming off a 48-43 non-league win over Gregory-Portland (Portland, TX). The Pirates record now stands at 9-9.