In Monday's non-league match, the host Italy Gladiators basketball team scored a good 59-45 triumph over the Leon Cougars.

In their next game, the Gladiators meet the Providence Prep Rams (Belton, TX) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 19. Italy will attempt to move on its 10-4 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 4-3 record after their 74-47 non-league win over Holy Trinity Catholic (Temple, TX).

With the defeat, Leon moves to 5-9 on the year. The Cougars host Burton (Burton, TX) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 19. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 5-7. Burton lost 60-48 in their recent non-league match against Brazos (Wallis, TX)