Valor South Austin Falcons (Austin, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Manor New Tech (Manor, TX), 43-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Valor South Austin upgrades its record to 18-8 on the season. The Falcons travel to IDEA Bluff Springs (Austin, TX) to clash with the Bats in a Freelance bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Bats go into the bout with a record of 9-3. IDEA Bluff Springs won 37-13 in their recent league bout against IDEA Kyle (Kyle, TX)

Next up, the clash with the La Grange Leopards (La Grange, TX) in a 4A Region III District 22 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Manor New Tech will attempt to upgrade on its 10-12 season record. The Leopards go into the bout with a 19-10 record after their 42-36 league win over Giddings (Giddings, TX).