In Friday's non-league match, the host Baldwyn Bearcats basketball team scored a decisive 66-34 triumph over the Houston Hilltoppers.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Tishomingo County Braves (Iuka, MS) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 2. Baldwyn will attempt to better on its 9-3 season record. The Braves enter the match with a 6-10 record after their 56-42 non-league win over Kossuth (Kossuth, MS).

With the defeat, Houston moves to 4-11 on the year. The Hilltoppers host Hamilton (Hamilton, MS) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Lions enter the match with a record of 6-3. Hamilton lost 55-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Caledonia (Caledonia, MS)