In Thursday's non-league test, the Bland Tigers (Merit, TX) basketball squad got by the visiting Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ), by a final score of 49-43.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Yantis Owls (Yantis, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, November 22. Bland will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Owls come into the test with a 3-1 record after their 72-20 non-league win over Campbell (Campbell, TX).

The (3-11) will now prepare for their test against Monte Alto (Monte Alto, TX). The Blue Devil come into the non-league test with a 4-3 record. In their last test, Monte Alto was nipped by STX (McAllen, TX), 72-57, in a non-league test.