Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Dimmitt Bobcats (Dimmitt, TX) and the host Stratford Elks (Stratford, TX), saw Dimmitt's basketball squad hold off Stratford by a tally of 54-50.

With the victory, Dimmitt improves its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Bobcats travel to Panhandle (Panhandle, TX) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 2. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Panhandle won 49-33 in their recent non-league challenge against West Texas (Stinnett, TX)

Next up, the Elks confront the Groom Tigers (Groom, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 3. Stratford will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 48-40 non-league loss to San Jacinto Christian Academy (Amarillo, TX).