The Manual Rams topped the host Pontiac Indians basketball team by a final score of 65-54 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Rams face the Plainfield North Tigers (Plainfield, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 30. Manual will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 9-7 record after their 74-71 non-league win over St. Charles North (St. Charles, IL).

With the defeat, Pontiac moves to 5-7 on the year. The Indians host Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL) to face the Saints in a Illini Prairie game on Friday, January 5. The Saints enter the game with a record of 7-7. Bloomington Central Catholic lost 71-46 in their recent non-league game against Fieldcrest (Minonk, IL)