Elkhart’s Lady Elks secured a 40-38 victory over the Slocum Lady Mustangs in a non-district thriller. The narrow margin underscored the intensity of the season opener, leaving Slocum fans heartbroken but eager for more basketball action ahead.

In a closely contested district matchup, Belton and Waco University battled until the final moments on Friday night. Both teams aimed to remain undefeated in 10-5A-II play, but University delivered the decisive blow as the clock ran down.