The Highland Baptist Christian Bears nipped the host Erath Bobcats basketball squad by a final score of 41-36 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Bears clash with the V.B. Glencoe Charter Gators (Franklin, LA) in a non-league outing, on Friday, January 10. Highland Baptist Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 4-14 season record. The Gators enter the outing with a 0-10 record after their 60-13 non-league loss to Westminster Christian Academy (Lafayette, LA).

The Bobcats (3-19) will now prepare for their outing against Crowley (Crowley, LA). The Gent enter the non-league outing with a 12-11 record.