In Thursday's non-league match, the host Orangefield Bobcats basketball team scored a tight 55-49 triumph over the Venus Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Da Vinci Dragons (El Paso, TX) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Orangefield will attempt to move on its 18-1 season record. The Dragons enter the match with a 14-4 record after their 57-40 non-league win over Highlands (Irving, TX).

With the defeat, Venus moves to 16-5 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Onalaska (Onalaska, TX) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Thursday, December 28. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 10-8. Onalaska won 68-54 in their recent league match against Trinity (Trinity, TX)