Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Emerald Ridge Jaguars (South Hill, WA) and the host Bellarmine Prep Lions (Tacoma, WA), saw Emerald Ridge's basketball squad hold off Bellarmine Prep by a tally of 53-49.

With the victory, Emerald Ridge improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Jaguars host Franklin Pierce (Tacoma, WA) to confront the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 9. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 3-0. Franklin Pierce won 48-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Foss (Tacoma, WA)

Next up, the Lions confront the Curtis Vikings (University Place, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 9. Bellarmine Prep will attempt to improve on its 4-1 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 66-54 non-league win over Bethel (Spanaway, WA).