In Friday's non-league match, the host Independence Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 53-20 triumph over the Strayhorn Mustangs.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Blue Mountain Cougars (Blue Mountain, MS) in a non-league match, on Saturday, November 18. Independence will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 4-0 record after their 42-40 non-league win over East Union (Blue Springs, MS).

With the defeat, Strayhorn moves to 0-3 on the year. The Mustangs host Ashland (Ashland, MS) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Tuesday, November 28. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 0-3. Ashland lost 51-44 in their recent non-league match against Ripley (Ripley, MS)