Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Oak Forest Bengals (Oak Forest, IL) and the host Providence Catholic Celtics (New Lenox, IL), saw Oak Forest's basketball squad hold off Providence Catholic by a tally of 63-61.

With the victory, Oak Forest improves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Bengals travel to Tournament Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The come into the challenge with a record of 40-173.

Next up, the Celtics play the Englewood Stem Panthers (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 27. Providence Catholic will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 102-84 non-league loss to Hansberry (Chicago, IL).