Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Italy Gladiators (Italy, TX) and the visiting Holy Trinity Catholic Celtics (Temple, TX), saw Italy's basketball squad wallop Holy Trinity Catholic by a count of 62-40.

With the victory, Italy upgrades its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Gladiators travel to Tournament Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The come into the challenge with a record of 42-174. Tournament Opponent won 68-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Mundy's Mill (Jonesboro, GA)

Next up, the Celtics play the The Awty International Rams (Houston, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Holy Trinity Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 54-33 non-league loss to Village (Houston, TX).