Hico Tigers (Hico, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Valley Mills Eagles (Valley Mills, TX), 55-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hico advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Tigers host Methodist Children's Home (Waco, TX) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Friday, December 5. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-0. Methodist Children's Home won 35-32 in their recent non-league match against Bell County Homeschool Association (Belton, TX)

The Eagles now own a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Eastland for a non-league match on Friday, December 5. Valley Mills will face a Mavericks squad coming off a 73-14 non-league loss to Albany (Albany, TX). The Mavericks record now stands at 0-4.