The Italy Gladiators basketball squad (Italy, TX), lost 47-35 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Mildred Eagles (Corsicana, TX)

With the victory, Mildred advances its record to 6-8 on the year. The Eagles travel to Caddo Mills (Caddo Mills, TX) to meet the Foxes in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 13. The Foxes enter the battle with a record of 14-2. Caddo Mills won 76-53 in their recent non-league battle against Alba-Golden (Alba, TX)

The Gladiators now own a 7-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Non Varsity Tournament Opponent for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 13. Italy will meet a squad coming off a 49-33 non-league win over Peekskill (Peekskill, NY). The record now stands at 24-101.