Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) and the visiting Orchard Farm Eagles (St. Charles, MO), saw Mater Dei's basketball squad overcome Orchard Farm by a tally of 79-70.

With the victory, Mater Dei improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Knights host Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 6-6. Civic Memorial lost 62-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Columbia (Columbia, IL)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Warrenton Warriors (Warrenton, MO) in a Gateway - North challenge, on Friday, January 6. Orchard Farm will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 54-48 non-league loss to Central (St. Joseph, MO).