Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Springfield Senators (Springfield, IL) and the host Springfield Southeast Spartans (Springfield, IL), saw Springfield's basketball squad hold off Springfield Southeast by a tally of 50-43.

With the victory, Springfield improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Senators travel to Lanphier (Springfield, IL) to confront the Lions in a Central State Eight challenge on Friday, January 19. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 4-14. Lanphier lost 59-17 in their recent league challenge against Sacred Heart-Griffin (Springfield, IL)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones (Springfield, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Springfield Southeast will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record. The Cyclones come into the challenge with a 16-8 record after their 59-17 league win over Lanphier (Springfield, IL).