Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Heyworth Hornets (Heyworth, IL) and the host Lexington Minutemen (Lexington, IL), saw Heyworth's basketball squad hold off Lexington by a tally of 36-33.

With the victory, Heyworth improves its record to 5-14 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to LeRoy (LeRoy, IL) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 13. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 14-7. LeRoy won 51-30 in their recent league challenge against Fisher (Fisher, IL)

Next up, the Minutemen confront the Fieldcrest Knights (Minonk, IL) in a Heart Of Illinois challenge, on Monday, January 22. Lexington will attempt to improve on its 9-12 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 60-35 league loss to Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL).