Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Monticello Sages (Monticello, IL) and the host Clinton Maroons (Clinton, IL), saw Monticello's basketball squad hold off Clinton by a tally of 62-58.

With the victory, Monticello improves its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Sages host Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL) to confront the Saints in a Illini Prairie challenge on Friday, January 13. The Saints come into the challenge with a record of 10-6. Bloomington Central Catholic lost 65-54 in their recent non-league challenge against New Madrid County Central (New Madrid, MO)

Next up, the Maroons confront the Shelbyville Rams (Shelbyville, IL) in a Central Illinois challenge, on Friday, January 13. Clinton will attempt to improve on its 15-4 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 11-8 record after their 71-51 non-league win over Marshall (Marshall, IL).