In Friday's league test, the Gilmer Buckeyes (Gilmer, TX) basketball squad got by the visiting Henderson Lions (Henderson, TX), by a score of 55-52.

Next, the Buckeyes clash with the Chapel Hill Bulldogs (Tyler, TX) in a 4A Region II District 16 test, on Tuesday, January 7. Gilmer will attempt to improve on its 6-10 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 19-4 record after their 88-59 league win over Cumberland Academy (Tyler, TX).

The Lions (2-16) will now prepare for their test against Spring Hill (Longview, TX). The Panthers come into the 4A Region II District 16 test with a 10-13 record. In their last test, Spring Hill was nipped by Pine Tree (Longview, TX), 51-35, in a league test.