Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Catalyst-Maria Wolves (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Blue Island Eisenhower Cardinals (Blue Island, IL), saw Catalyst-Maria's basketball squad hold off Blue Island Eisenhower by a tally of 71-69.

With the victory, Catalyst-Maria improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Wolves travel to Brooks (Chicago, IL) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 22. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 4-6.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Amundsen Vikings (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 21. Blue Island Eisenhower will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 77-19 league win over Chicago Sullivan (Chicago, IL).