Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Goretti Gael (Hagerstown, MD) and the host Benedictine Cadets (Richmond, VA), saw Goretti's basketball squad hold off Benedictine by a tally of 52-49.

With the victory, Goretti improves its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Gael host Maret (Washington, DC) to confront the Frogs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Frogs come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Maret won 67-57 in their recent non-league challenge against Holy Ghost Prep (Bensalem, PA)

Next up, the Cadets confront the Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds (Bensalem, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Benedictine will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Firebirds come into the challenge with a 3-7 record after their 67-57 non-league loss to Maret (Washington, DC).