Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Elk County Catholic Crusaders (St. Marys, PA) and the host Johnsonburg Rams (Johnsonburg, PA), saw Elk County Catholic's basketball squad overcome Johnsonburg by a tally of 56-47.

With the victory, Elk County Catholic improves its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Brockway (Brockway, PA) to confront the Rovers in a Allegheny Mountain - Southern challenge on Wednesday, January 3. The Rovers come into the challenge with a record of 1-7. Brockway lost 61-25 in their recent non-league challenge against DuBois Central Catholic (DuBois, PA)

Next up, the Rams confront the Clarion-Limestone Lions (Strattanville, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Johnsonburg will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 67-53 league loss to Karns City (Karns City, PA).