In Friday's non-league test, the Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) basketball squad trounced the host Taylorville Tornadoes (Taylorville, IL), by a final score of 62-41.

Next, the Golden Warriors clash with the Jacksonville Crimsons (Jacksonville, IL) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Sterling will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Crimsons come into the test with a 3-7 record after their 69-49 non-league loss to Taylorville (Taylorville, IL).

The Tornadoes (5-7) will now prepare for their test against Limestone (Bartonville, IL). The Rockets come into the non-league test with a 3-7 record. In their last test, Limestone was overwhelmed by Sterling (Sterling, IL), 70-64, in a non-league test.