Flora Wolves (Flora, IL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL), 46-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Flora upgrades its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Wolves host Robinson (Robinson, IL) to play the Maroons in a Little Illini bout on Friday, January 6. The Maroons come into the bout with a record of 7-3.

Next up, the Bearcats play the New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 26. Christopher will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Yellow Jackets come into the bout with a 3-6 record after their 65-48 league win over Dupo (Dupo, IL).