In Wednesday's non-league match, the host New Caney Eagles basketball team scored a tight 50-43 triumph over the Lufkin Panthers.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the College Park Cavaliers (The Woodlands, TX) in a 6A Region II District 13 match, on Wednesday, January 4. New Caney will attempt to move on its 8-14 season record. The Cavaliers enter the match with a 18-5 record after their 75-52 non-league win over Union (Vancouver, WA).

With the defeat, Lufkin moves to 20-2 on the year. The Panthers host Palestine (Palestine, TX) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 3. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 10-5. Palestine won 68-26 in their recent non-league match against Van Vleck (Van Vleck, TX)