In Thursday's non-league test, the Varsity Opponent (, ) basketball squad trounced the host Illinois School for the Deaf Tigers (Jacksonville, IL), by a score of 70-40.

Next, the clash with the Ohio School for the Deaf Spartans (Columbus, OH) in a Freelance test, on Thursday, December 5. Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 91-404 season record.

The Tigers (0-2) will now prepare for their test against Lutheran (Springfield, IL). The Crusaders come into the non-league test with a 0-5 record. In their last test, Lutheran was routed by Nokomis (Nokomis, IL), 54-51, in a league test.