Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Wesclin Warriors (Trenton, IL), 53-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Highland advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Bulldogs host Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL) to face the Griffins in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Griffins enter the match with a record of 5-6. Father McGivney Catholic won 55-47 in their recent non-league match against Gibault Catholic (Waterloo, IL)

The Warriors now own a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Father McGivney Catholic for a non-league match on Friday, December 27. Wesclin will face a Griffins squad coming off a 55-47 non-league win over Gibault Catholic (Waterloo, IL). The Griffins record now stands at 5-6.