In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Troup Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 51-28 triumph over the Winona Wildcats.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Hughes Springs Mustangs (Hughes Springs, TX) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Troup will attempt to move on its 11-9 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 49-40 non-league loss to Como-Pickton (Como, TX).

With the defeat, Winona moves to 10-8 on the year. The Wildcats host Chapel Hill (Mount Pleasant, TX) to meet the Red Devils in a 3A Region II District 13 match on Tuesday, January 3. The Red Devils enter the match with a record of 21-2. Chapel Hill won 62-41 in their recent non-league match against Jefferson (Jefferson, TX)