In Thursday's non-league contest, the host Grand Prairie Gophers basketball team scored a close 56-55 triumph over the Prestonwood Christian Lions.

The Gophers (7-6) will now prepare for their contest against Midwest City (Midwest City, OK). The Bombers go into the non-league contest with a 5-3 record.

In their next game, the Lions battle the Sam Houston Texans (Arlington, TX) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 27. Prestonwood Christian will attempt to better on its 12-8 season record. The Texans go into the contest with a 7-10 record after their 67-54 non-league loss to Rowlett (Rowlett, TX).