Stratford Spartans (Houston, TX) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Foster Falcons (Richmond, TX), 54-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Stratford upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Spartans travel to Strake Jesuit (Houston, TX) to clash with the Fighting Crusaders in a non-league game on Friday, December 9. The Fighting Crusaders enter the game with a record of 9-4. Strake Jesuit won 64-50 in their recent non-league game against Tomball (Tomball, TX)

With the defeat, Foster moves to 2-6 on the year. The Falcons host Friendswood (Friendswood, TX) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 6. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 4-5. Friendswood lost 56-38 in their recent non-league game against Clear Springs (League City, TX)