In Friday's non-league match, the host DeKalb Barbs basketball team scored a tight 44-42 triumph over the Phillips Wildcats.

In their next game, the Barbs meet the Lutheran Crusaders (Rockford, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. DeKalb will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 10-6 record after their 59-57 non-league loss to Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL).

With the defeat, Phillips moves to 8-6 on the year. The Wildcats host Urban Prep-Englewood (Chicago, IL) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Thursday, January 5. The Lions enter the match with a record of 3-4. Urban Prep-Englewood won 48-26 in their recent non-league match against Air Force Academy (Chicago, IL)