Elkhart Elks (Elkhart, TX) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Crockett Bulldogs (Crockett, TX), 42-27 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Elkhart advances its record to 6-16 on the year. The Elks host Westwood (Palestine, TX) to face the Panthers in a 3A Region III District 20 match on Friday, January 3. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 4-12. Westwood won 55-47 in their recent non-league match against Cumberland Academy (Tyler, TX)

The Bulldogs now own a 9-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Coldspring-Oakhurst for a 3A Region III District 23 match on Friday, January 3. Crockett will face a Trojans squad coming off a 39-35 non-league loss to Buna (Buna, TX). The Trojans record now stands at 3-8.