Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Rauner Wildcats (Chicago, IL) and the host Rowe-Clark Masai Lions (Chicago, IL), saw Rauner's basketball squad hold off Rowe-Clark by a tally of 39-38.

With the victory, Rauner improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Proviso East (Maywood, IL) to confront the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 5-3. Proviso East lost 76-66 in their recent non-league challenge against Chicago Mt. Carmel (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Masai Lions confront the Butler Lynx (Chicago, IL) in a Noble challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Rowe-Clark will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record.