In Thursday's non-league test, the North Hopkins Panthers (Sulphur Springs, TX) basketball squad got by the visiting Ford Panthers (Quinlan, TX), by a final score of 29-26.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Miller Grove Hornets (Cumby, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 6. North Hopkins will attempt to upgrade on its 8-1 season record. The Hornets come into the test with a 1-9 record after their 62-9 non-league loss to Community (Nevada, TX).

The Panthers (4-8) will now prepare for their test against Rivercrest (Bogata, TX). The Rebels come into the non-league test with a 2-9 record. In their last test, Rivercrest held off Ector (Ector, TX), 58-27, in a non-league test.