Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Neches Tigers (Neches, TX) and the host China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX), saw Neches's basketball squad overcome China Spring by a tally of 55-37.

With the victory, Neches improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Mexia (Mexia, TX) to confront the Black Cats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 7. The Black Cats come into the challenge with a record of 5-5. Mexia won 63-20 in their recent league challenge against Groesbeck (Groesbeck, TX)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Covenant Christian Cougars (Conroe, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 9. China Spring will attempt to improve on its 2-10 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 50-44 non-league win over Breckenridge (Breckenridge, TX).