Maypearl Panthers (Maypearl, TX) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX), 41-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Maypearl advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Panthers travel to Meridian (Meridian, TX) to meet the Yellowjackets in a non-league match on Thursday, December 5. The Yellowjackets come into the contest with a record of 2-6. Meridian lost 59-26 in their recent non-league contest against Riesel (Riesel, TX)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Livingston Lions (Livingston, TX) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, December 5. China Spring will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Lions come into the contest with a 5-6 record after their 34-33 league loss to Tarkington (Cleveland, TX).