In Thursday's non-league match, the host Richland Royals basketball team scored a good 49-39 triumph over the Canton Eagles.

In their next game, the Royals meet the Grand Oaks Grizzlies (Spring, TX) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. Richland will attempt to better on its 12-2 season record. The Grizzlies enter the match with a 16-8 record after their 57-47 non-league win over Cleburne (Cleburne, TX).

With the defeat, Canton moves to 19-4 on the year. The Eagles travel to Cleburne (Cleburne, TX) to meet the Yellowjackets in a non-league match on Friday, December 30. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 8-12. Cleburne lost 57-47 in their recent non-league match against Grand Oaks (Spring, TX)