Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Auburn Trojans (Auburn, IL) and the host New Berlin Pretzels (New Berlin, IL), saw Auburn's basketball squad overcome New Berlin by a tally of 51-38.

With the victory, Auburn improves its record to 17-2 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Pittsfield (Pittsfield, IL) to confront the Saukees in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Saukees come into the challenge with a record of 12-5.

Next up, the Pretzels confront the Tri-City Tornadoes (Buffalo, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. New Berlin will attempt to improve on its 13-5 season record. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a 0-17 record after their 68-18 non-league loss to Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL).