In Thursday's non-league match, the host Waco Lions basketball team scored a good 43-30 triumph over the Denton Broncos.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Lake Belton Broncos (Temple, TX) in a 5A Region III District 22 match, on Tuesday, January 2. Waco will attempt to move on its 9-7 season record. The Broncos enter the match with a 14-9 record after their 45-43 non-league loss to Episcopal (Bellaire, TX).

With the defeat, Denton moves to 7-11 on the year. The Broncos travel to University (Waco, TX) to meet the Trojans in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 1-12.