In Wednesday's non-league test, the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (Jefferson Hills, PA) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Steel Valley Ironmen (Munhall, PA), by a score of 67-47.

Next, the Jaguars encounter the South Fayette Lions (McDonald, PA) in a WPIAL 5A 3 test, on Friday, December 20. Thomas Jefferson will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Lions come into the test with a 5-0 record after their 61-34 league win over Bethel Park (Bethel Park, PA).

The Ironmen (2-6) will now prepare for their test against Apollo Ridge (Spring Church, PA). The Vikings come into the WPIAL 3A 3 test with a 2-5 record. In their last test, Apollo Ridge beat St. Joseph (Natrona Heights, PA), 59-38, in a non-league test.