The West Rusk Raiders toppled the host Hemphill Hornets basketball squad by a score of 53-40 in Thursday's non-league test.

Next, the Raiders clash with the Shelbyville Dragons (Shelbyville, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 5. West Rusk will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Dragons come into the test with a 0-3 record after their 54-26 non-league loss to West Sabine (Pineland, TX).

The Hornets (0-2) will now prepare for their test against Broaddus (Broaddus, TX). The Bulldogs come into the non-league test with a 3-4 record. In their last bout, Broaddus fell by Hawkins (Hawkins, TX), 57-44, in a non-league bout.