Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Providence Catholic Celtics (New Lenox, IL) and the host Plainfield South Cougars (Plainfield, IL), saw Providence Catholic's basketball squad hold off Plainfield South by a count of 26-23.

With the victory, Providence Catholic upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign.

Next up, the Cougars play the Plainfield Central Wildcats (Plainfield, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 26. Plainfield South will attempt to upgrade on its 10-4 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 51-20 league loss to Plainfield South (Plainfield, IL).