In Friday's non-league test, the Van Alstyne Panthers (Van Alstyne, TX) basketball squad defeated the host Community Braves (Nevada, TX), by a final score of 54-39.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Van Vandals (Van, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 12. Van Alstyne will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Vandals go into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 63-42 non-league loss to Montwood (El Paso, TX).

With the loss, Community falls to 6-4 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Terrell (Terrell, TX) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 12. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 2-9. Terrell lost 92-56 in their recent non-league bout against Paris (Paris, TX)