Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) and the visiting New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL), saw Christopher's basketball squad wallop New Athens by a tally of 56-29.

With the victory, Christopher improves its record to 19-1 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Sesser-Valier/Waltonville (Sesser, IL) to play the Red Devils in a Black Diamond - West challenge on Saturday, January 21. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 2-14. Sesser-Valier/Waltonville lost 66-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Herrin (Herrin, IL)

Next up, the Yellow Jackets play the Marissa/Coulterville Meteors (Marissa, IL) in a Cahokia - Kaskaskia challenge, on Monday, January 23. New Athens will attempt to improve on its 8-10 season record. The Meteors come into the challenge with a 7-15 record after their 46-42 non-league loss to Chester (Chester, IL).