The Bland Tigers basketball squad (Merit, TX), was outscored 50-32 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Leonard Tigers (Leonard, TX)

With the victory, Leonard advances its record to 1-3 on the year. The Tigers host Wolfe City (Wolfe City, TX) to battle the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 9. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Wolfe City won 58-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Fannindel (Ladonia, TX)

Next up, the Tigers meet the Saltillo Lions (Saltillo, TX) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, December 9. Bland will attempt to advance on its 5-3 season record. The Lions enter the battle with a 7-2 record after their 49-38 non-league win over Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, TX).