The Joliet Central Steelmen basketball squad (Joliet, IL), was outscored 48-40 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers (Joliet, IL)

With the victory, Joliet Catholic advances its record to 2-2 on the year. The Hilltoppers travel to Plainfield North (Plainfield, IL) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Saturday, November 22. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 1-1. Plainfield North won 66-30 in their recent non-league battle against Joliet West (Joliet, IL)

In their next game, the Steelmen encounter the Lincoln-Way Central Knights (New Lenox, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, November 26. Joliet Central will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 43-33 non-league loss to Minooka (Minooka, IL).