In Friday's non-league match, the visiting McMullen County Cowboys basketball team scored a tight 41-36 triumph over the Irion County Hornets.

In their next game, the Cowboys meet the Eldorado Eagles (Eldorado, TX) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 30. McMullen County will attempt to move on its 17-4 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 10-8 record after their 45-44 non-league loss to Irion County (Mertzon, TX).

With the defeat, Irion County moves to 6-4 on the year. The Hornets host Brady (Brady, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 10-8. Brady won 53-49 in their recent non-league match against Stephenville (Stephenville, TX)