Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hamilton Emerald Knights (Hamilton, NY) and the visiting Cincinnatus Central Lions (Cincinnatus, NY), saw Hamilton's basketball squad knock off Cincinnatus Central by a count of 62-43.

With the victory, Hamilton upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Emerald Knights host New York Mills (New York Mills, NY) to play the Marauders in a Section 3 Center State IV challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Marauders come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. New York Mills lost 67-41 in their recent league challenge against Cooperstown (Cooperstown, NY)

Next up, the Lions play the Fabius Pompey Falcons (Fabius, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Cincinnatus Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record.