The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers (Paxton, IL) basketball got by the host Calvary Christian Academy Knights (Normal, IL), 29-26 in Tuesday's non-league test.

Next, the Panthers encounter the Georgetown-Ridge Farm Buffaloes (Georgetown, IL) in a non-league test, on Thursday, December 11. Paxton-Buckley-Loda will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Buffaloes come into the test with a 4-2 record after their 46-34 non-league win over Okaw Valley (Bethany, IL).

The Knights now own a 8-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Arthur-Okaw Christian for a East Central Illinois battle on Friday, December 12. Calvary Christian Academy will meet a Conquering Riders squad coming off a 41-39 non-league win over St. Thomas More (Champaign, IL). The Conquering Riders record now stands at 5-2.