In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Gateway Gators basketball team scored a tight 46-44 triumph over the Deer Lakes Lancers.

In their next game, the Gators meet the Plum Mustangs (Pittsburgh, PA) in a WPIAL 5A 1 match, on Friday, December 15. Gateway will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 3-0 record after their 62-38 non-league win over Beaver (Beaver, PA).

With the defeat, Deer Lakes moves to 1-4 on the year. The Lancers host Springdale (Springdale, PA) to meet the Dynamos in a non-league match on Thursday, December 14. The Dynamos enter the match with a record of 0-3. Springdale lost 61-15 in their recent non-league match against Riverview (Oakmont, PA)