Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Valley Patriots (Turkey, TX) and the host Slaton Tigers (Slaton, TX), saw Valley's basketball squad overcome Slaton by a tally of 48-28.

With the victory, Valley improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Jayton (Jayton, TX) to confront the Jaybirds in a non-league challenge on Thursday, November 17. The Jaybirds come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Lamesa Tornadoes (Lamesa, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, November 17. Slaton will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a 1-3 record after their 51-30 non-league loss to Abernathy (Abernathy, TX).