The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) and the host Elmwood Trojans (Elmwood, IL), observed Manual's basketball team knock off Elmwood by a score of 39-21.

The Rams (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against East St. Louis (East St. Louis, IL). The Flyers come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Trojans encounter the Farmington Farmers (Farmington, IL) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 8. Elmwood will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record.