Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Irvin Rockets (El Paso, TX) and the visiting Chaparral Lobos (Chaparral, NM), saw Irvin's basketball squad hold off Chaparral by a count of 50-49.

With the victory, Irvin upgrades its record to 5-10 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Ysleta (El Paso, TX) to play the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 10-8. Ysleta won 50-19 in their recent non-league challenge against Jefferson (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the Lobos play the Jefferson Silver Foxes (El Paso, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Chaparral will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Silver Foxes come into the challenge with a 0-14 record after their 50-19 non-league loss to Ysleta (El Paso, TX).