In Thursday's non-league match, the host York Institute Dragons basketball team scored a tight 62-56 triumph over the Loretto Mustangs.

In their next game, the Dragons meet the St. Benedict at Auburndale Eagles (Cordova, TN) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. York Institute will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 5-5 record after their 64-57 non-league win over Tennessee Heat (Nashville, TN).

With the defeat, Loretto moves to 8-3 on the year. The Mustangs host Wayne County (Waynesboro, TN) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 11-4. Wayne County lost 63-54 in their recent non-league game against Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio, TX)