In Saturday's non-league match, the host Howe Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 61-55 triumph over the Lone Oak Buffaloes.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Celeste Blue Devils (Celeste, TX) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 2. Howe will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record. The Blue Devils enter the match with a 2-3 record after their 58-38 non-league loss to Leonard (Leonard, TX).

With the defeat, Lone Oak moves to 6-3 on the year. The Buffaloes host Troup (Troup, TX) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 5. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 8-0. Troup won 58-35 in their recent non-league match against Centerville (Centerville, TX)