The Highland Hornets got by the host Paint Rock Indians basketball squad by a final score of 40-37 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Hornets clash with the Veribest Falcons (Veribest, TX) in a non-league outing, on Saturday, December 14. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Falcons come into the outing with a 5-1 record after their 48-46 non-league win over Junction (Junction, TX).

The Indians (2-4) will now prepare for their outing against Paint Creek (Haskell, TX). The Pirates come into the non-league outing with a 3-4 record. In their last outing, Paint Creek was nipped by Trent (Trent, TX), 48-40, in a non-league outing.