Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Ball Tornadoes (Galveston, TX) and the visiting Non Varsity Opponent (, ), saw Ball's basketball squad wallop Non Varsity Opponent by a tally of 64-43.

With the victory, Ball improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Tornadoes host Texas City (Texas City, TX) to play the Stingarees in a 5A Region III District 18 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Stingarees come into the challenge with a record of 9-13. Texas City won 77-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Columbia (West Columbia, TX)

Next up, the play the Rochester School for the Deaf Wildcats (Rochester, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Non Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 59-153 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 50-42 non-league loss to Non Varsity Opponent (, ).