Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Franklin Pierce Cardinals (Tacoma, WA) and the host Highline Pirates (Burien, WA), saw Franklin Pierce's basketball squad hold off Highline by a tally of 48-46.

With the victory, Franklin Pierce improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to White River (Buckley, WA) to play the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 5-0.

Next up, the Pirates play the Decatur Golden Gators (Federal Way, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Highline will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record. The Golden Gators come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 61-52 non-league loss to Kentwood (Covington, WA).