In Thursday's non-league test, the Fairfield Eagles (Fairfield, TX) basketball squad got by the visiting Athens Hornets (Athens, TX), by a score of 53-49.

Next, the Eagles encounter the Palmer Bulldogs (Palmer, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 12. Fairfield will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 5-2 record after their 62-58 non-league win over Connally (Waco, TX).

The Hornets (0-2) will now prepare for their bout against Palmer (Palmer, TX). The Bulldogs go into the non-league bout with a 5-2 record. In their last bout, Palmer nudged Connally (Waco, TX), 62-58, in a non-league bout.