Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Gilmer Buckeyes (Gilmer, TX) and the visiting Honey Grove Warriors (Honey Grove, TX), saw Gilmer's basketball squad overcome Honey Grove by a tally of 49-41.

With the victory, Gilmer improves its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Buckeyes travel to Quitman (Quitman, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 12-7. Quitman won 52-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Bonham (Bonham, TX)

Next up, the Warriors play the Pittsburg Pirates (Pittsburg, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Honey Grove will attempt to improve on its 10-6 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 5-12 record after their 59-48 non-league loss to Celeste (Celeste, TX).