The Scotus Shamrocks basketball squad (Columbus, NE), was nudged 55-51 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders (Grand Island, NE)

With the victory, Grand Island Central Catholic advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Hastings (Hastings, NE) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 13. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Shamrocks encounter the Clarkson/Leigh Patriots (Clarkson, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 30. Scotus will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.