Hondo Owls (Hondo, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Progreso Red Ants (Progreso, TX), 53-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hondo upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Owls travel to Roma (Roma, TX) to play the Gladiators in a non-league bout on Friday, December 2. The Gladiators go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Roma lost 65-55 in their recent non-league bout against Hidalgo (Hidalgo, TX)

Next up, the Red Ants play the Blanco Panthers (Blanco, TX) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Progreso will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 67-47 non-league win over Lytle (Lytle, TX).