Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) and the host Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks (Waverly, IA), saw Xavier's basketball squad overcome Waverly-Shell Rock by a tally of 56-47.

With the victory, Xavier improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Saints host Washington (Cedar Rapids, IA) to confront the Warriors in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 2-3.

Next up, the Go-Hawks confront the Clear Lake Lions (Clear Lake, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 8. Waverly-Shell Rock will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.