The Elkhart Elks routed the host Hempstead Bobcats basketball team by a final score of 55-9 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Elks face the Rusk Eagles (Rusk, TX) in a non-league game, on Thursday, November 16. Elkhart will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-0 record after their 60-53 non-league win over Center (Center, TX).

With the defeat, Hempstead moves to 0-5 on the year. The Bobcats travel to Crockett (Crockett, TX) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Thursday, November 16. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 4-0. Crockett won 63-10 in their recent non-league game against Laneville (Laneville, TX)