In Saturday's non-league test, the Triad Knights (Troy, IL) basketball squad got by the host University City Lions (St. Louis, MO), by a score of 47-43.

Next, the Knights encounter the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) in a Mississippi Valley test, on Thursday, December 19. Triad will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 5-4 record after their 58-32 non-league win over Litchfield (Litchfield, IL).

The Lions (3-1) will now prepare for their test against Parkway North (St. Louis, MO). The Vikings come into the non-league test with a 2-3 record.