Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Elder Panthers (Cincinnati, OH) and the host Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (Cincinnati, OH), saw Elder's basketball squad wallop Archbishop McNicholas by a count of 69-47.

With the victory, Elder upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host St. Charles (Columbus, OH) to play the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 22. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 2-4. St. Charles won 42-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Newport Central Catholic (Newport, KY)

Next up, the Rockets play the Covington Catholic Colonels (Park Hills, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 22. Archbishop McNicholas will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Colonels come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 67-64 non-league win over Archbishop Hoban (Akron, OH).