In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Pius XI Catholic Popes basketball team scored a tight 68-65 triumph over the Franklin Sabers.

In their next game, the Popes meet the Wisconsin Lutheran Vikings (Milwaukee, WI) in a Woodland - West match, on Thursday, December 8. Pius XI Catholic will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record.

With the defeat, Franklin moves to 1-2 on the year. The Sabers travel to Racine Park (Racine, WI) to meet the Panthers in a Southeast match on Friday, December 9. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 0-3. Racine Park lost 69-65 in their recent league match against Indian Trail (Kenosha, WI)