In Wednesday's non-league test, the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL) basketball squad got by the visiting Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL), by a final score of 38-35.

Next, the Dukes & Duchesses clash with the St. Bede Bruins (Peru, IL) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 7. Dixon will attempt to upgrade on its 8-0 season record. The Bruins come into the test with a 2-5 record after their 45-36 league win over Dwight (Dwight, IL).

The Pirates (5-2) will now prepare for their test against Kaneland (Maple Park, IL). The Knights come into the Interstate 8 test with a 4-2 record. In their last test, Kaneland was nipped by Dixon (Dixon, IL), 47-38, in a non-league test.