The MacArthur Generals basketball team (Houston, TX), was nudged 47-42 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting El Campo Ricebirds (El Campo, TX)

The Ricebirds now possess a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Dekaney for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 9. El Campo will confront a Wildcats team coming off a 45-44 non-league win over Memorial (Houston, TX). The Wildcats record now stands at 5-8.

The Generals (2-11) will now prepare for their battle against Eisenhower (Houston, TX). The Eagles come into the 6A Region II District 14 battle with a 0-13 record. In their last battle, Eisenhower was nudged by Clear Creek (League City, TX), 69-32, in a non-league battle.