Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Breese Central Cougars (Breese, IL) and the visiting Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), saw Breese Central's basketball squad overcome Marion by a tally of 45-32.

With the victory, Breese Central improves its record to 18-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Roxana (Roxana, IL) to confront the Shells in a Cahokia - Mississippi challenge on Friday, January 26. The Shells come into the challenge with a record of 13-9.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Marion will attempt to improve on its 15-8 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 10-12 record after their 44-40 non-league loss to KIPP (St. Louis, MO).