In Saturday's non-league test, the Joshua Owls (Joshua, TX) basketball squad got by the host Aledo Bearcats (Aledo, TX), by a score of 47-45.

Next, the Owls encounter the Memorial Mavericks (Wichita Falls, TX) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 28. Joshua will attempt to improve on its 10-11 season record. The Mavericks come into the test with a 8-12 record after their 67-45 non-league loss to Kennedale (Kennedale, TX).

The Bearcats (17-4) will now prepare for their test against Fossil Ridge (Keller, TX). The Panthers come into the 5A Region I District 5 test with a 10-11 record. In their last test, Fossil Ridge was nipped by Lake Dallas (Corinth, TX), 54-47, in a non-league test.