Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Mathis Pirates (Mathis, TX) and the visiting Ben Bolt Badgers (Ben Bolt, TX), witnessed Mathis's basketball squad rout Ben Bolt by a count of 70-17.

With the victory, Mathis advances its record to 9-3 on the year. The Pirates host Lasara (Lasara, TX) to meet the Lions in a non-league battle on Friday, December 12. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 2-3.

In their next game, the Badgers battle the Pearsall Mavericks (Pearsall, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 12. Ben Bolt will attempt to improve on its 2-8 season record. The Mavericks come into the challenge with a 10-5 record after their 63-46 non-league loss to Southwest (San Antonio, TX).