Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Vela Sabercats (Edinburg, TX) and the host La Feria Lions (La Feria, TX), saw Vela's basketball squad hold off La Feria by a tally of 57-53.

With the victory, Vela improves its record to 8-10 on the campaign. The Sabercats travel to Edinburg (Edinburg, TX) to confront the Bobcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 10. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 12-4. Edinburg won 52-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Raymondville (Raymondville, TX)

Next up, the Lions confront the Grulla Gators (Rio Grande City, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 32 challenge, on Tuesday, December 20. La Feria will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record.