Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Bob Hope Eagles (Port Arthur, TX) and the host Evadale Rebels (Evadale, TX), saw Bob Hope's basketball squad hold off Evadale by a tally of 51-48.

With the victory, Bob Hope improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Eagles host Texas Christian (Houston, TX) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Texas Christian lost 77-66 in their recent non-league challenge against Houston Homeschool Athletics (Conroe, TX)

Next up, the Rebels confront the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks (Sour Lake, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Evadale will attempt to improve on its 9-15 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 15-5 record after their 64-50 non-league loss to Kingwood Park (Kingwood, TX).