Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Varsity Opponent (, ) and the host Hillcrest Christian Cougars (Jackson, MS), saw Varsity Opponent's basketball squad overcome Hillcrest Christian by a tally of 67-54.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent improves its record to 96-368 on the campaign. The travel to Benton HomeSchool (New Paris, IN) to confront the Bucks in a Great Lakes HomeSchool challenge on Friday, December 9. The Bucks come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Benton HomeSchool won 71-23 in their recent league challenge against Anderson HomeSchool (Anderson, IN)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Hillcrest Christian will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 65-45 non-league win over Oxford (Oxford, MS).