In Thursday's non-league match, the host Gothenburg Swedes basketball team scored a good 52-38 triumph over the St. Patrick's Irish.

In their next game, the Swedes meet the Holdrege Dusters (Holdrege, NE) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 15. Gothenburg will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Dusters enter the match with a 2-2 record after their 43-36 non-league loss to Sandy Creek (Fairfield, NE).

With the defeat, St. Patrick's moves to 5-2 on the year. The Irish travel to Elm Creek (Elm Creek, NE) to meet the Buffaloes in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 19. The Buffaloes enter the match with a record of 4-3. Elm Creek won 53-47 in their recent non-league match against Minden (Minden, NE)