In Thursday's non-league test, the Ballinger Bearcats (Ballinger, TX) basketball squad got by the host Mason Punchers (Mason, TX), by a final score of 65-59.

Next, the Bearcats clash with the Brownwood Lions (Brownwood, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 13. Ballinger will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Lions come into the test with a 8-4 record after their 68-55 non-league loss to Lake View (San Angelo, TX).

The Punchers (1-5) will now prepare for their test against Eldorado (Eldorado, TX). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 9-3 record. In their last test, Eldorado held off Brady (Brady, TX), 47-39, in a non-league test.