Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Riverdale Rams (Port Byron, IL) and the host Morrison Mustangs (Morrison, IL), saw Riverdale's basketball squad hold off Morrison by a tally of 49-45.

With the victory, Riverdale improves its record to 17-4 on the campaign. The Rams host Fulton (Fulton, IL) to confront the Steamers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Steamers come into the challenge with a record of 1-13. Fulton lost 60-21 in their recent league challenge against Ashton-Franklin Center (Ashton, IL)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers (Erie, IL) in a Three Rivers - West challenge, on Monday, January 22. Morrison will attempt to improve on its 16-9 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 11-9 record after their 38-23 league win over Orion (Orion, IL).