In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Roxana Shells basketball team scored a tight 42-40 triumph over the Columbia Eagles.

In their next game, the Shells meet the Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL) in a Cahokia - Mississippi match, on Thursday, January 4. Roxana will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 50-45 non-league win over Benton (Benton, IL).

Next up, the Eagles play the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a Cahokia - Mississippi challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Columbia will attempt to improve on its 11-6 season record. The Midgets come into the challenge with a 8-7 record after their 47-35 non-league win over Red Bud (Red Bud, IL).