In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Girard Yellowjackets basketball team scored a good 55-46 triumph over the Obama Academy of International Studies Eagles.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets meet the Hickory Hornets (Hermitage, PA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 30. Girard will attempt to better on its 8-0 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 84-24 non-league win over Carlynton (Carnegie, PA).

With the defeat, Obama Academy of International Studies moves to 0-5 on the year. The Eagles host Carrick (Pittsburgh, PA) to meet the Raiders in a Pittsburgh City match on Friday, January 5. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 3-5. Carrick won 48-38 in their recent non-league match against Bentworth (Bentleyville, PA)