Harlingen Cardinals (Harlingen, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Weslaco Panthers (Weslaco, TX), 48-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Harlingen upgrades its record to 16-3 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Weslaco East (Weslaco, TX) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 9-6. Weslaco East won 53-51 in their recent non-league bout against Edinburg North (Edinburg, TX)

Next up, the Panthers play the Port Isabel Tarpons (Port Isabel, TX) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Weslaco will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Tarpons come into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 43-41 non-league loss to Edinburg North (Edinburg, TX).