Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) and the host Peoria Notre Dame Irish (Peoria, IL), saw Manual's basketball squad hold off Peoria Notre Dame by a tally of 46-43.

With the victory, Manual improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Richwoods (Peoria, IL) to confront the Knights in a Big Twelve challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 6-1. Richwoods won 76-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Illinois Valley Central (Chillicothe, IL)

Next up, the Irish confront the Rock Island Rocks (Rock Island, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 2. Peoria Notre Dame will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Rocks come into the challenge with a 5-0 record after their 87-35 league win over Galesburg (Galesburg, IL).