In Saturday's non-league test, the Edwards County Lions (Albion, IL) basketball squad defeated the host Gallatin County Hawks (Junction, IL), by a final score of 51-37.

Next, the Lions clash with the Hamilton County Foxes (McLeansboro, IL) in a Black Diamond - East test, on Saturday, December 7. Edwards County will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Foxes come into the test with a 4-0 record after their 72-50 non-league win over Gallatin County (Junction, IL).

The Hawks (1-6) will now prepare for their test against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (Norris City, IL). The Fighting Cardinals come into the non-league test with a 0-4 record. In their last test, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield went down by Wayne City (Wayne City, IL), 61-56, in a non-league test.