In Monday's league match, the host Seneca Fighting Irish basketball team scored a tight 52-48 triumph over the Marquette Crusaders.

In their next game, the Fighting Irish meet the Roanoke-Benson Rockets (Roanoke, IL) in a Tri-County match, on Thursday, December 8. Seneca will attempt to better on its 7-2 season record. The Rockets enter the match with a 6-3 record after their 51-12 league win over Henry-Senachwine/Lowpoint-Washburn (Henry, IL).

With the defeat, Marquette moves to 1-3 on the year. The Crusaders host Roanoke-Benson (Roanoke, IL) to meet the Rockets in a Tri-County match on Monday, December 12. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 6-4. Roanoke-Benson lost 48-46 in their recent league match against Seneca (Seneca, IL)