Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Ballard Beavers (Seattle, WA) and the host Bishop Blanchet Bears (Seattle, WA), saw Ballard's basketball squad hold off Bishop Blanchet by a tally of 35-31.

With the victory, Ballard improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Beavers travel to Lincoln (Seattle, WA) to confront the Lynx in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Lynx come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Bears confront the Ingraham Rams (Seattle, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Bishop Blanchet will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 50-21 non-league loss to Seattle Prep (Seattle, WA).