Nocona Indians (Nocona, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Bellevue Eagles (Bellevue, TX), 44-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Nocona advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Indians host Paradise (Paradise, TX) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Tuesday, November 19. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 3-1. Paradise lost 45-31 in their recent non-league match against Bridgeport (Bridgeport, TX)

The Eagles now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bowie for a non-league match on Tuesday, November 19. Bellevue will face a Jackrabbits squad coming off a 51-41 non-league win over Eastland (Eastland, TX). The Jackrabbits record now stands at 3-2.