Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL) and the host Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL), saw Newman Central Catholic's basketball squad overcome Lena-Winslow by a tally of 46-37.

With the victory, Newman Central Catholic improves its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Comets travel to Alleman (Rock Island, IL) to play the Pioneers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 27. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 3-9. Alleman lost 70-29 in their recent league challenge against Rock Island (Rock Island, IL)

Next up, the Panthers play the Beecher Bobcats (Beecher, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 27. Lena-Winslow will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 10-1 record after their 91-22 league win over Tri-Point (Cullom, IL).