Faith Academy Flames (Marble Falls, TX) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Pantego Christian Panthers (Arlington, TX), 47-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Faith Academy upgrades its record to 7-11 on the season. The Flames host Holy Trinity Catholic (Temple, TX) to clash with the Celtics in a TAPPS 3A District 3 bout on Friday, January 5. The Celtics go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Holy Trinity Catholic lost 45-7 in their recent non-league bout against Providence Prep (Belton, TX)

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Bethesda Christian Lions (Fort Worth, TX) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Pantego Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 73-12 non-league loss to Tolar (Tolar, TX).