Progreso Red Ants (Progreso, TX) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Odem Owls (Odem, TX), 49-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Progreso upgrades its record to 17-7 on the campaign. The Red Ants travel to IDEA Weslaco Pike (Weslaco, TX) to play the in a 3A Region IV District 32 bout on Friday, December 30. The come into the bout with a record of 5-7. IDEA Weslaco Pike won 56-29 in their recent league bout against Monte Alto (Monte Alto, TX)

Next up, the Owls play the Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys (Falfurrias, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 6. Odem will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Fightin' Jerseys come into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 51-50 non-league loss to Progreso (Progreso, TX).