In Friday's non-league test, the Akins Eagles (Austin, TX) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Hays Hawks (Buda, TX), by a score of 70-52.

Next, the Eagles encounter the Richland Royals (North Richland Hills, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Akins will attempt to improve on its 10-8 season record. The Royals come into the test with a 8-10 record after their 60-37 league loss to Birdville (North Richland Hills, TX).

The Hawks (8-11) will now prepare for their test against Richland (North Richland Hills, TX). The Royals come into the non-league test with a 8-10 record. In their last test, Richland went down by Birdville (North Richland Hills, TX), 60-37, in a league test.