In Friday's non-league test, the Hale Center Owls (Hale Center, TX) basketball squad defeated the host Southcrest Christian (Lubbock, TX), by a final score of 73-56.

Next, the Owls clash with the Forsan Buffaloes (Forsan, TX) in a non-league test, on Thursday, December 26. Hale Center will attempt to upgrade on its 9-3 season record. The Buffaloes come into the test with a 13-2 record after their 61-45 league win over Eldorado (Eldorado, TX).

The (7-7) will now prepare for their test against Shallowater (Shallowater, TX). The Mustangs come into the non-league test with a 4-1 record. In their last test, Shallowater overcame Littlefield (Littlefield, TX), 82-57, in a league test.