Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Lanphier Lions (Springfield, IL) and the host Springfield Southeast Spartans (Springfield, IL), saw Lanphier's basketball squad hold off Springfield Southeast by a tally of 56-51.

With the victory, Lanphier improves its record to 13-9 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Glenwood (Chatham, IL) to confront the Titans in a Central State Eight challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 12-8. Glenwood won 60-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Mahomet-Seymour (Mahomet, IL)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Springfield Southeast will attempt to improve on its 5-15 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 12-9 record after their 50-33 non-league win over Washington (Washington, IL).