In Friday's non-league test, the Gary Bobcats (Gary, TX) basketball squad got by the visiting Shelbyville Dragons (Shelbyville, TX), by a score of 49-48.

Next, the Bobcats encounter the Beckville Bearcats (Beckville, TX) in a 2A Region III District 23 test, on Tuesday, December 17. Gary will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record. The Bearcats come into the test with a 8-9 record after their 60-20 non-league loss to Jefferson (Jefferson, TX).

The Dragons (11-5) will now prepare for their test against Joaquin (Joaquin, TX). The Rams come into the non-league test with a 5-7 record. In their last test, Joaquin was nipped by San Augustine (San Augustine, TX), 52-37, in a non-league test.