In Thursday's non-league test, the Italy Gladiators (Italy, TX) basketball squad trounced the visiting Valley Mills Eagles (Valley Mills, TX), by a score of 56-29.

Next, the Gladiators clash with the Chico Dragons (Chico, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 13. Italy will attempt to improve on its 9-2 season record. The Dragons come into the test with a 7-6 record after their 48-45 non-league win over Valley View (Valley View, TX).

The Eagles (1-7) will now prepare for their test against Chico (Chico, TX). The Dragons come into the non-league test with a 8-6 record. In their last test, Chico bounced Holy Trinity Catholic (Temple, TX), 66-13, in a non-league test.