In Thursday's non-league test, the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) basketball squad knocked off the host Red Bud Musketeers (Red Bud, IL), by a score of 72-63.

Next, the Blackcats encounter the Altamont Indians (Altamont, IL) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Goreville will attempt to improve on its 9-1 season record. The Indians come into the test with a 4-5 record after their 79-75 non-league win over New Athens (New Athens, IL).

The Musketeers (3-7) will now prepare for their test against Carlyle (Carlyle, IL). The Indians/Lady Indians come into the Cahokia - Illinois test with a 9-1 record. In their last test, Carlyle beat Trico (Campbell Hill, IL), 63-22, in a non-league test.