Bland Tigers (Merit, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ), 65-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bland upgrades its record to 7-9 on the season. The Tigers travel to Sulphur Bluff (Sulphur Bluff, TX) to clash with the Bears in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Sulphur Bluff won 62-22 in their recent non-league bout against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, )

Next up, the clash with the Alvarado Indians (Alvarado, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 24-93 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 11-1 record after their 42-39 non-league win over Clarksville (Clarksville, TX).