The Irvin Rockets basketball team scored 43 points and held the host Patterson Institute Lions to 14 in the Rockets non-league triumph on Tuesday.

With the victory, Irvin upgrades its record to 9-17 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Harmony Science Academy (El Paso, TX) to play the in a 4A Region I District 1 challenge on Friday, February 9. The come into the challenge with a record of 11-14. Harmony Science Academy won 52-48 in their recent league challenge against Austin (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the Austin Panthers (El Paso, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Patterson Institute will attempt to upgrade on its 2-14 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 8-20 record after their 58-45 league loss to Bowie (El Paso, TX).