In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting MacArthur Generals basketball team scored a tight 71-65 triumph over the Belleville East Lancers.

In their next game, the Generals meet the Quincy Blue Devils (Quincy, IL) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. MacArthur will attempt to move on its 13-0 season record. The Blue Devils enter the match with a 12-1 record after their 47-41 non-league win over Rockford East (Rockford, IL).

With the defeat, Belleville East moves to 11-1 on the year. The Lancers travel to Rockford East (Rockford, IL) to meet the E-Rabs in a non-league match on Friday, December 30. The E-Rabs enter the match with a record of 7-7. Rockford East lost 47-41 in their recent non-league match against Quincy (Quincy, IL)