In Thursday's non-league test, the Teague Lions (Teague, TX) basketball squad defeated the host Axtell Longhorns (Axtell, TX), by a final score of 56-37.

Next, the Lions clash with the Dawson Bulldogs (Dawson, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Teague will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 2-9 record after their 59-28 non-league win over Rice (Rice, TX).

The Longhorns now sport a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bruceville-Eddy for a 2A Region III District 17 match on Tuesday, December 31. Axtell will face a Eagles squad coming off a 39-30 non-league loss to Granger (Granger, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 4-13.