Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the West Aurora Blackhawks (Aurora, IL) and the host Manual Rams (Peoria, IL), saw West Aurora's basketball squad hold off Manual by a tally of 68-64.

With the victory, West Aurora improves its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Blackhawks travel to Curie (Chicago, IL) to confront the Condors in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Condors come into the challenge with a record of 11-1. Curie won 72-44 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Rita (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Rams confront the St. Rita Mustangs (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Manual will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 1-13 record after their 72-44 non-league loss to Curie (Chicago, IL).