Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Henderson Warriors (West Chester, PA) and the host Downingtown East Cougars (Exton, PA), saw Henderson's basketball squad hold off Downingtown East by a tally of 36-35.

With the victory, Henderson improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Warriors host Downingtown West (Downingtown, PA) to play the Whippets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Whippets come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Cougars play the Bishop Shanahan Eagles (Downingtown, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 18. Downingtown East will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 61-29 non-league loss to Lower Merion (Ardmore, PA).