The New Deal Lions defeated the visiting Friona Chieftans basketball squad by a final score of 49-41 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Lions clash with the Borden County Coyotes (Gail, TX) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, December 4. New Deal will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Coyotes go into the game with a 5-1 record after their 53-46 non-league win over Sundown (Sundown, TX).

With the loss, Friona falls to 4-5 on the campaign. The Chieftans travel to Borden County (Gail, TX) to play the Coyotes in a non-league test on Thursday, December 4. The Coyotes go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Borden County won 53-46 in their recent non-league bout against Sundown (Sundown, TX)