Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Orrick Bearcats (Orrick, MO) and the host Lawson Cardinals (Lawson, MO), saw Orrick's basketball squad hold off Lawson by a tally of 52-49.

With the victory, Orrick improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Polo (Polo, MO) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-4. Polo won 45-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Hardin-Central (Hardin, MO)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the St. Michael the Archangel Guardians (Lee's Summit, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 27. Lawson will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Guardians come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 51-46 non-league win over Van Horn (Independence, MO).