Fans at Thursday's non-league match between the Hudson Hornets (Lufkin, TX) and the visiting Willis Wildkats (Willis, TX), witnessed Hudson's basketball squad hold off Willis by a count of 31-26.

With the victory, Hudson advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Hornets host Jasper (Jasper, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Friday, December 5. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a record of 5-6. Jasper won 55-47 in their recent non-league contest against Henderson (Henderson, TX)

In their next game, the Wildkats battle the Lufkin Panthers (Lufkin, TX) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 5. Willis will attempt to better on its 3-8 season record. The Panthers come into the contest with a 6-4 record after their 43-39 league win over Jacksonville (Jacksonville, TX).