The De Kalb Bears topped the visiting Ford Panthers basketball team by a final score of 49-39 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Bowie Pirates (Simms, TX) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 27. De Kalb will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 9-5 record after their 38-14 non-league win over Avery (Avery, TX).

With the defeat, Ford moves to 7-13 on the year. The Panthers travel to Bowie (Simms, TX) to face the Pirates in a non-league game on Wednesday, December 27. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 9-5. Bowie won 38-14 in their recent non-league game against Avery (Avery, TX)