In Friday's non-league match, the host Iredell Dragons basketball team scored a decisive 57-18 triumph over the Evant Elks.

In their next game, the Dragons meet the Walnut Springs Hornets (Walnut Springs, TX) in a 1A Region III District 20 match, on Tuesday, January 2. Iredell will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record.

With the defeat, Evant moves to 0-5 on the year. The Elks travel to Zephyr (Zephyr, TX) to face the Bulldogs in a 1A Region III District 18 game on Tuesday, January 2. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 12-4. Zephyr won 47-42 in their recent non-league game against Sidney (Sidney, TX)