Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL) and the host Morrison Mustangs (Morrison, IL), saw Newman Central Catholic's basketball squad hold off Morrison by a count of 53-46.

With the victory, Newman Central Catholic upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Comets travel to Rockford Christian (Rockford, IL) to play the Royal Lions in a non-league challenge on Saturday, November 26. The Royal Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-0. Rockford Christian won 69-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Plano (Plano, IL)

Next up, the Mustangs play the South Beloit Sobos (South Beloit, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, November 26. Morrison will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Sobos come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 73-39 non-league win over Aquin Catholic (Freeport, IL).