Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Stevenson Patriots (Lincolnshire, IL) and the host Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL), saw Stevenson's basketball squad knock off Hampshire by a tally of 43-31.

With the victory, Stevenson improves its record to 16-3 on the campaign. The Patriots host Libertyville (Libertyville, IL) to play the Wildcats in a North Suburban challenge on Saturday, January 13. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 16-3. Libertyville won 66-16 in their recent league challenge against Zion-Benton (Zion, IL)

Next up, the Whip-Purs play the St. Charles East Fighting Saints (St. Charles, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 15. Hampshire will attempt to improve on its 11-8 season record. The Fighting Saints come into the challenge with a 14-6 record after their 51-38 league win over Wheaton-Warrenville South (Wheaton, IL).