In Friday's non-league test, the Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL) basketball squad knocked off the host Stark County Rebels (Toulon, IL), by a score of 60-43.

Next, the Comets encounter the Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Newman Central Catholic will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Panthers go into the contest with a 6-2 record after their 67-55 non-league win over Oregon (Oregon, IL).

In their next game, the Rebels battle the Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 27. Stark County will attempt to better on its 2-7 season record. The Panthers go into the contest with a 6-2 record after their 67-55 non-league win over Oregon (Oregon, IL).