Fairfield Mules (Fairfield, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Edwards County Lions (Albion, IL), 48-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Fairfield upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Mules travel to Carmi-White County (Carmi, IL) to play the Bulldogs in a Black Diamond - East bout on Friday, January 11. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Carmi-White County lost 61-53 in their recent league bout against Eldorado (Eldorado, IL)

Next up, the Lions play the Cumberland Pirates (Toledo, IL) in a Little Illini bout, on Tuesday, January 8. Edwards County will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 1-6 record after their 66-51 league loss to Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL).