In Thursday's non-league match, the host Lena-Winslow Panthers basketball team scored a tight 58-52 triumph over the Morrison Mustangs.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Beecher Bobcats (Beecher, IL) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Lena-Winslow will attempt to better on its 8-4 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 13-0 record after their 76-59 non-league win over Morrison (Morrison, IL).

With the defeat, Morrison moves to 2-9 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL) to meet the Comets in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 3. The Comets enter the match with a record of 8-7. Newman Central Catholic lost 68-67 in their recent non-league match against Riverdale (Port Byron, IL)