Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Fieldcrest Knights (Minonk, IL) and the host St. Bede Bruins (Peru, IL), saw Fieldcrest's basketball squad overcome St. Bede by a tally of 51-43.

With the victory, Fieldcrest improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Knights host Dwight (Dwight, IL) to confront the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 6-8. Dwight lost 61-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Lexington (Lexington, IL)

Next up, the Bruins confront the Roanoke-Benson Rockets (Roanoke, IL) in a Tri-County challenge, on Thursday, January 4. St. Bede will attempt to improve on its 11-7 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 3-16 record after their 50-34 non-league loss to Rushville-Industry (Rushville, IL).