Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Emerald Ridge Jaguars (South Hill, WA) and the visiting Bellarmine Prep Lions (Tacoma, WA), saw Emerald Ridge's basketball squad overcome Bellarmine Prep by a tally of 44-34.

With the victory, Emerald Ridge improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Jaguars host Kelso (Kelso, WA) to confront the Hilanders in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 9. The Hilanders come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Kelso lost 70-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Tumwater (Tumwater, WA)

Next up, the Lions confront the Curtis Vikings (University Place, WA) in a 4A South Puget Sound - North challenge, on Saturday, December 10. Bellarmine Prep will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 100-31 non-league win over Bethel (Spanaway, WA).