Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Metea Valley Mustangs (Aurora, IL) and the host Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL), saw Metea Valley's basketball squad hold off Joliet Central by a tally of 52-47.

With the victory, Metea Valley improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Normal Community (Normal, IL) to play the Ironmen in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 14. The Ironmen come into the challenge with a record of 10-9. Normal Community won 55-42 in their recent league challenge against Richwoods (Peoria, IL)

Next up, the Steelmen play the Normal Community Ironmen (Normal, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Joliet Central will attempt to improve on its 5-15 season record. The Ironmen come into the challenge with a 10-9 record after their 55-42 league win over Richwoods (Peoria, IL).