The Kaufman Lions basketball squad (Kaufman, TX), was edged 44-38 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting North Mesquite Stallions (Mesquite, TX)

With the victory, North Mesquite improves its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Stallions host Wakeland (Frisco, TX) to play the Wolverines in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Wolverines come into the game with a record of 8-3. Wakeland won 62-54 in their recent non-league game against Van Alstyne (Van Alstyne, TX)

With the defeat, Kaufman moves to 2-12 on the year. The Lions host Mabank (Mabank, TX) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 13. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 2-7. Mabank lost 43-37 in their recent non-league game against Wills Point (Wills Point, TX)