In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting O'Connell Buccaneers basketball team scored a decisive 90-61 triumph over the Danbury Panthers.

In their next game, the Buccaneers meet the St. Joseph Catholic Eagles (Bryan, TX) in a TAPPS 2A District 6 match, on Friday, January 6. O'Connell will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 1-12 record after their 62-38 non-league loss to Bremond (Bremond, TX).

With the defeat, Danbury moves to 3-16 on the year. The Panthers host Brazos (Wallis, TX) to meet the Cougars in a 3A Region III District 24 match on Tuesday, January 3. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 7-7. Brazos won 65-36 in their recent non-league match against Palacios (Palacios, TX)