Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL) and the host Benton Rangers (Benton, IL), saw Herrin's basketball squad hold off Benton by a tally of 41-40.

With the victory, Herrin improves its record to 15-7 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL) to confront the Redbirds in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 15. The Redbirds come into the challenge with a record of 1-19. Frankfort lost 53-29 in their recent league challenge against Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL)

Next up, the Rangers confront the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Benton will attempt to improve on its 10-12 season record. The Midgets come into the challenge with a 11-8 record after their 43-33 league win over Roxana (Roxana, IL).