In Thursday's non-league match, the host Providence Academy Lions basketball team scored a decisive 43-18 triumph over the Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Texoma Christian Eagles (Sherman, TX) in a TAPPS 1A District 3 match, on Friday, January 5. Providence Academy will attempt to move on its 13-2 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 5-3 record after their 42-22 non-league win over Ector (Ector, TX).

With the defeat, Azle Christian moves to 0-4 on the year. The Fighting crusaders host Victory Baptist Academy (Weatherford, TX) to meet the Patriots in a TAPPS 1A District 2 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 7-10. Victory Baptist Academy won 35-30 in their recent non-league match against Ranger (Ranger, TX)