In Friday's non-league test, the Varsity Opponent (, ) basketball squad defeated the visiting Agape Christian Knights (Energy, IL), by a final score of 56-43.

Next, the clash with the Marian Eagles (Houston, TX) in a Freelance test, on Friday, January 10. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 275-988 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 16-4 record after their 72-52 non-league loss to Second Baptist (Houston, TX).

The Knights (3-6) will now prepare for their test against Shawnee (Wolf Lake, IL). The Redskins come into the South Egyptian test with a 1-10 record. In their last test, Shawnee went down by Egyptian (Tamms, IL), 73-68, in a league test.