Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Cisne Runnin' Lions (Cisne, IL) and the visiting Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL), saw Cisne's basketball squad overcome Mt. Carmel by a tally of 69-61.

With the victory, Cisne improves its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Runnin' Lions host Red Hill (Bridgeport, IL) to confront the Salukis in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Salukis come into the challenge with a record of 2-17. Red Hill won 58-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Sandoval (Sandoval, IL)

Next up, the Golden Aces confront the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) in a Little Illini challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Mt. Carmel will attempt to improve on its 12-8 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 82-60 league loss to Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL).