Pasadena Eagles (Pasadena, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Dickinson Gators (Dickinson, TX), 48-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pasadena upgrades its record to 5-12 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Pearland (Pearland, TX) to face the Oilers in a 5A Region III District 22 game on Tuesday, December 18. The Oilers enter the game with a record of 9-7. Pearland lost 80-75 in their recent non-league game against Clear Lake (Houston, TX)

With the defeat, Dickinson moves to 1-10 on the year. The Gators host Ball (Galveston, TX) to face the Tornadoes in a non-league game on Monday, December 17. The Tornadoes enter the game with a record of 5-8. Ball won 55-40 in their recent non-league game against MacArthur (Houston, TX)