In Saturday's non-league test, the Elizabeth Forward Warriors (Elizabeth, PA) basketball squad got by the visiting Franklin Regional Panthers (Murrysville, PA), by a final score of 52-47.

Next, the Warriors clash with the Belle Vernon Leopards (Belle Vernon, PA) in a WPIAL 4A 3 test, on Friday, January 3. Elizabeth Forward will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Leopards come into the test with a 6-4 record after their 71-59 non-league loss to Deer Lakes (Russellton, PA).

The Panthers (4-6) will now prepare for their test against Laurel Highlands (Uniontown, PA). The Mustangs come into the WPIAL 5A 1 test with a 3-8 record. In their last test, Laurel Highlands was nipped by West Allegheny (Imperial, PA), 62-56, in a non-league test.