Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Athens Warriors (Athens, IL) and the visiting Auburn Trojans (Auburn, IL), saw Athens's basketball squad overcome Auburn by a tally of 43-34.

With the victory, Athens improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL) to confront the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 19. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. Pleasant Plains won 46-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Williamsville (Williamsville, IL)

In their next game, the Trojans face the Williamsville Bullets (Williamsville, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 19. Auburn will attempt to move on its 12-12 season record. The Bullets enter the game with a 8-14 record after their 46-23 non-league loss to Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL).