In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Van Alstyne Panthers basketball team scored a tight 41-35 triumph over the Dodd City Hornets.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Leadership Prep Lions (Frisco, TX) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, December 28. Van Alstyne will attempt to better on its 13-6 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 43-9 league win over Varsity Opponent (, ).

With the defeat, Dodd City falls to 5-3 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy (Greenville, TX) to confront the in a 1A Region III District 23 challenge on Friday, January 6. The come into the challenge with a record of 1-12.