The Taft Eagles tipped the host Christ the King Gladiators basketball team by a final score of 65-60 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the IC Catholic Prep Knights (Elmhurst, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 30. Taft will attempt to move on its 11-4 season record. The Knights enter the game with a 10-4 record after their 73-64 non-league win over Evergreen Park (Evergreen Park, IL).

With the defeat, Christ the King moves to 9-2 on the year. The Gladiators travel to Evergreen Park (Evergreen Park, IL) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Friday, December 30. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 10-6. Evergreen Park lost 73-64 in their recent non-league game against IC Catholic Prep (Elmhurst, IL)