In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Shepard Astros basketball team scored a tight 53-48 triumph over the Elgin Maroons.

In their next game, the Astros meet the Lake View Wildcats (Chicago, IL) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. Shepard will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 9-4 record after their 61-43 non-league win over Elmwood Park (Elmwood Park, IL).

With the defeat, Elgin moves to 3-10 on the year. The Maroons host Elmwood Park (Elmwood Park, IL) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 5-7. Elmwood Park lost 61-43 in their recent non-league match against Lake View (Chicago, IL)