The Hooks Hornets basketball squad (Hooks, TX), was outscored 72-55 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Daingerfield Tigers (Daingerfield, TX)

With the victory, Daingerfield advances its record to 4-2 on the year. The Tigers host Pittsburg (Pittsburg, TX) to meet the Pirates in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Pirates enter the battle with a record of 14-10.

The Hornets now own a 11-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Boston for a 3A Region II District 14 test on Friday, January 3. Hooks will clash with a Lions squad coming off a 59-49 non-league loss to Clarksville (Clarksville, TX). The Lions record now stands at 6-6.