Forney Jackrabbits (Forney, TX) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Ferris Yellowjackets (Ferris, TX), 42-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Forney advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Jackrabbits host North Forney (Forney, TX) to face the Falcons in a 6A Region II District 10 match on Tuesday, December 10. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 6-10. North Forney won 55-32 in their recent non-league match against Sherman (Sherman, TX)

The Yellowjackets now own a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Life Waxahachie for a 4A Region II District 12 match on Tuesday, December 10. Ferris will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 49-24 non-league loss to Sanger (Sanger, TX). The Mustangs record now stands at 3-12.