Latexo Tigers (Latexo, TX) backers went home pleased Friday as they observed their basketball team edge the host Winona Wildcats (Winona, TX), 49-46 in a non-league contest.

The Tigers (3-7) will now prepare for their contest against Elkhart (Elkhart, TX). The Elks come into the non-league contest with a 3-6 record. In their last contest, Elkhart edged Apple Springs (Apple Springs, TX), 54-44, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Wildcats battle the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets (Elysian Fields, TX) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, December 9. Winona will attempt to better on its 3-4 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a 3-0 record after their 67-57 non-league win over Longview Christian (Longview, TX).