Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes (Abingdon, IL) and the visiting Mercer County Golden Eagles (Aledo, IL), saw Abingdon/Avon's basketball squad hold off Mercer County by a tally of 59-54.

With the victory, Abingdon/Avon improves its record to 8-6 on the campaign. The Tornadoes travel to ROWVA/Williamsfield (Oneida, IL) to confront the Cougars in a Lincoln Trail challenge on Wednesday, January 25. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 8-6.

Next up, the Golden Eagles confront the Alleman Pioneers (Rock Island, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Mercer County will attempt to improve on its 7-9 season record. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a 10-8 record after their 65-30 non-league loss to Dunlap (Dunlap, IL).