Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Marist RedHawks (Chicago, IL) and the host Wekiva Mustangs (Apopka, FL), saw Marist's basketball squad hold off Wekiva by a tally of 45-43.

With the victory, Marist improves its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The RedHawks travel to Evanston (Evanston, IL) to confront the Wildkits in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Wildkits come into the challenge with a record of 10-2. Evanston won 44-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Wekiva will attempt to improve on its 11-2 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 44-31 non-league loss to Evanston (Evanston, IL).