The Hooks Hornets routed the host New Boston Lions basketball team by a final score of 65-37 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Sabine Cardinals (Gladewater, TX) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 3. Hooks will attempt to move on its 16-4 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 3-14 record after their 62-52 non-league loss to Kountze (Kountze, TX).

With the defeat, New Boston moves to 1-7 on the year. The Lions host Pewitt (Omaha, TX) to face the Brahmas in a 3A Region II District 14 game on Tuesday, January 3. The Brahmas enter the game with a record of 2-16. Pewitt lost 62-44 in their recent non-league game against Como-Pickton (Como, TX)