Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Navasota Rattlers (Navasota, TX) and the host Natalia Mustangs (Natalia, TX), saw Navasota's basketball squad wallop Natalia by a tally of 51-29.

With the victory, Navasota improves its record to 20-3 on the campaign. The Rattlers travel to Wharton (Wharton, TX) to confront the Tigers in a 4A Region IV District 25 challenge on Saturday, December 30. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 15-4. Wharton won 38-36 in their recent league challenge against Bellville (Bellville, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Jourdanton Indians/Squaws (Jourdanton, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Natalia will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record. The Indians/Squaws come into the challenge with a 19-5 record after their 56-54 non-league win over Lytle (Lytle, TX).