Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) and the visiting Mascoutah Indians (Mascoutah, IL), saw Highland's basketball squad hold off Mascoutah by a tally of 51-45.

With the victory, Highland improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL) to confront the Explorers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Explorers come into the challenge with a record of 10-9. Marquette Catholic lost 62-47 in their recent league challenge against Christ Our Rock Lutheran (Centralia, IL)

Next up, the Indians confront the Metro-East Lutheran Knights (Edwardsville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 16. Mascoutah will attempt to improve on its 14-5 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 3-12 record after their 56-51 league loss to Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL).