In Saturday's non-league test, the Lincoln Abes (Warren, MI) basketball squad knocked off the host Hyde Park Thunderbirds (Chicago, IL), by a score of 57-48.

Next, the Abes encounter the Chippewa Valley Big Reds (Clinton Township, MI) in a Macomb Area - Red test, on Wednesday, January 29. Lincoln will attempt to improve on its 10-4 season record. The Big Reds come into the test with a 13-3 record after their 55-53 league win over Dakota (Macomb, MI).

The Thunderbirds (9-12) will now prepare for their test against Curie (Chicago, IL). The Condors come into the Chicago Public - Red South test with a 15-6 record. In their last test, Curie beat Dyett (Chicago, IL), 57-49, in a non-league test.