In Friday's non-league test, the Plum Mustangs (Pittsburgh, PA) basketball squad got by the visiting Highlands Golden Rams (Natrona Heights, PA), by a score of 48-41.

Next, the Mustangs encounter the Bethel Park Black Hawks (Bethel Park, PA) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 3. Plum will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The Black Hawks come into the test with a 5-4 record after their 57-44 non-league win over Hampton (Allison Park, PA).

The Golden Rams (1-6) will now prepare for their test against Shaler Area (Pittsburgh, PA). The Titans come into the non-league test with a 3-4 record. In their last test, Shaler Area was nipped by Seneca Valley (Harmony, PA), 62-53, in a non-league test.