In Thursday's non-league test, the Hooks Hornets (Hooks, TX) basketball squad defeated the host Mineola Yellowjackets (Mineola, TX), by a final score of 58-44.

Next, the Hornets clash with the Tatum Eagles (Tatum, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Hooks will attempt to upgrade on its 11-8 season record.

The Yellowjackets (3-8) will now prepare for their test against Prairiland (Pattonville, TX). The Patriots come into the non-league test with a 12-9 record. In their last test, Prairiland went down by Pewitt (Omaha, TX), 54-46, in a non-league test.