Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Schlarman Hilltoppers (Danville, IL) and the visiting Iroquois West Raiders (Gilman, IL), saw Schlarman's basketball squad hold off Iroquois West by a tally of 69-64.

With the victory, Schlarman improves its record to 2-10 on the campaign. The Hilltoppers host Tuscola (Tuscola, IL) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 17-3. Tuscola lost 70-54 in their recent league challenge against Clinton (Clinton, IL)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Armstrong Trojans (Armstrong, IL) in a Vermilion Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Iroquois West will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 11-11 record after their 45-40 non-league loss to Salt Fork (Sidell, IL).