Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Rock Island Rocks (Rock Island, IL) and the visiting Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL), saw Rock Island's basketball squad hold off Taft by a tally of 43-37.

With the victory, Rock Island improves its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Rocks host Canton (Canton, IL) to confront the Little Giants in a non-league challenge on Friday, November 24. The Little Giants come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Canton won 46-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Havana (Havana, IL)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Lutheran Crusaders (Rockford, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, November 24. Taft will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 54-42 non-league win over Cary-Grove (Cary, IL).