In Saturday's non-league test, the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) basketball squad knocked off the host Pattonville Pirates (Maryland Heights, MO), by a score of 45-27.

Next, the Bulldogs encounter the Quincy Notre Dame Raiders (Quincy, IL) in a non-league test, on Monday, December 30. Highland will attempt to improve on its 7-10 season record. The Raiders come into the test with a 11-0 record after their 52-21 non-league win over Northeast (Cairo, MO).

The Pirates (3-4) will now prepare for their test against Hazelwood Central (Florissant, MO). The Hawks come into the non-league test with a 5-2 record. In their last test, Hazelwood Central beat East St. Louis (East St. Louis, IL), 70-43, in a non-league test.