Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Gladewater Bears (Gladewater, TX) and the host West Rusk Raiders (New London, TX), saw Gladewater's basketball squad overcome West Rusk by a tally of 42-27.

With the victory, Gladewater improves its record to 2-14 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Hawkins (Hawkins, TX) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 15-1. Hawkins won 90-17 in their recent non-league challenge against Como-Pickton (Como, TX)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Pittsburg Pirates (Pittsburg, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. West Rusk will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 5-11 record after their 64-27 non-league loss to East Texas Homeschool Sports (Longview, TX).