In Thursday's non-league outing, the Taylor Ducks (Taylor, TX) basketball squad edged the visiting Elgin Wildcats (Elgin, TX), by a count of 51-46.

The Ducks (9-12) will now prepare for their outing against Giddings (Giddings, TX). The Buffaloes go into the 4A Region III District 22 outing with a 13-5 record.

The Wildcats now hold a 1-15 record. They play next when they travel to Pflugerville Connally for a 5A Region III District 23 outing on Tuesday, January 3. Elgin will clash with a Cougars squad coming off a 60-46 non-league win over Round Rock Westwood (Austin, TX). The Cougars record now stands at 13-8.