The McLeod Longhorns tipped the visiting Saltillo Lions basketball team by a final score of 40-37 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Longhorns face the Celeste Blue Devils (Celeste, TX) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 30. McLeod will attempt to move on its 6-10 season record. The Blue Devils enter the game with a 8-11 record after their 46-10 non-league loss to Boles (Quinlan, TX).

With the defeat, Saltillo moves to 23-3 on the year. The Lions travel to Boles (Quinlan, TX) to face the Hornets in a non-league game on Friday, December 30. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 14-8. Boles won 46-10 in their recent non-league game against Celeste (Celeste, TX)