In Saturday's non-league test, the Wheeler Bearcats (Valparaiso, IN) basketball squad knocked off the visiting DeMotte Christian Knights (DeMotte, IN), by a score of 41-23.

Next, the Bearcats encounter the Calumet New Tech Warriors (Gary, IN) in a test, on Thursday, January 23. Wheeler will attempt to improve on its 9-3 season record.

The Knights (1-2) will now prepare for their test against Faith Christian (Lafayette, IN). The Eagles come into the test with a 0-7 record.