Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) and the visiting Eldorado Eagles (Eldorado, IL), saw Christopher's basketball squad hold off Eldorado by a tally of 55-52.

With the victory, Christopher improves its record to 12-8 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL) to play the Red Devils in a Black Diamond - West challenge on Tuesday, February 18. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 16-9. Sesser-Valier won 83-68 in their recent league challenge against Goreville (Goreville, IL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Vienna Eagles (Vienna, IL) in a Black Diamond - East challenge, on Friday, February 21. Eldorado will attempt to improve on its 8-15 season record.