Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Reed-Custer Comets (Braidwood, IL) and the visiting Herscher Tigers (Herscher, IL), saw Reed-Custer's basketball squad hold off Herscher by a tally of 36-31.

With the victory, Reed-Custer improves its record to 15-3 on the campaign. The Comets travel to Manteno (Manteno, IL) to play the Panthers in a Illinois Central 8 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 6-12. Manteno lost 56-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Clifton Central (Clifton, IL)

Next up, the Tigers play the Lisle Lions (Lisle, IL) in a Illinois Central 8 challenge, on Friday, January 20. Herscher will attempt to improve on its 2-17 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 10-10 record after their 65-59 league win over Streator (Streator, IL).