Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Amherst Falcons (Amherst, WI) and the host Pacelli Cardinals (Stevens Point, WI), saw Amherst's basketball squad hold off Pacelli by a tally of 45-39.

With the victory, Amherst improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Adams-Friendship (Adams, WI) to confront the Green Devils in a non-league challenge on Sunday, January 1. The Green Devils come into the challenge with a record of 2-6. Adams-Friendship lost 61-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Oshkosh West (Oshkosh, WI)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Almond-Bancroft Eagles (Almond, WI) in a Central Wisconsin - South challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Pacelli will attempt to improve on its 8-2 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 69-61 non-league win over Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids, WI).