The Elgin Wildcats nipped the host Smithville Tigers basketball squad by a final score of 33-32 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Wildcats confront the Taylor Ducks (Taylor, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 12. Elgin will attempt to upgrade on its 8-12 season record. The Ducks come into the test with a 1-10 record after their 42-31 non-league loss to Columbus (Columbus, TX).

The Tigers (8-8) will now prepare for their test against Marion (Marion, TX). The Bulldogs come into the non-league bout with a 7-5 record. In their last bout, Marion was edged by Columbus (Columbus, TX), 66-26, in a non-league bout.