Fans at Friday's league challenge between the United South Panthers (Laredo, TX) and the host United Longhorns (Laredo, TX), saw United South's basketball squad hold off United by a count of 47-40.

With the victory, United South upgrades its record to 25-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Del Rio (Del Rio, TX) to play the Rams in a 6A Region IV District 30 challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 10-16.

Next up, the Longhorns play the Eagle Pass Eagles (Eagle Pass, TX) in a 6A Region IV District 30 challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. United will attempt to upgrade on its 12-19 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 9-15 record after their 58-54 league loss to Alexander (Laredo, TX).