In Thursday's non-league outing, the Tipton Blue Devils (Tipton, IN) basketball squad nipped the host Lapel Bulldogs (Lapel, IN), by a margin of 77-70.

The Blue Devils (17-5) will now prepare for their battle against Sheridan (Sheridan, IN). The Blackhawks come into the non-league battle with a 5-17 record. In their last battle, Sheridan was nudged by Frankton (Frankton, IN), 47-36, in a non-league battle.

The Bulldogs (14-9) will now prepare for their battle against Wapahani (Selma, IN). The Raiders come into the non-league battle with a 17-5 record. In their last battle, Wapahani was nudged by Shenandoah (Middletown, IN), 74-48, in a league battle.