In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Gibault Catholic Hawks basketball team scored a tight 47-40 triumph over the Chester Yellowjackets.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders (Jackson, MO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 13. Gibault Catholic will attempt to move on its 10-10 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 10-4 record after their 78-27 non-league win over Valle Catholic (Ste. Genevieve, MO).

With the defeat, Chester moves to 7-11 on the year. The Yellowjackets travel to New Athens (New Athens, IL) to meet the Yellow Jackets in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 16. The Yellow Jackets enter the match with a record of 7-10. New Athens won 50-31 in their recent non-league match against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, )