Carrollton Hawks (Carrollton, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Astoria/VIT Rebels (Astoria, IL), 57-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Carrollton upgrades its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Beardstown (Beardstown, IL) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 16-6. Beardstown won 68-63 in their recent non-league bout against Astoria/VIT (Astoria, IL)

Next up, the Rebels play the Beardstown Tigers (Beardstown, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 24. Astoria/VIT will attempt to upgrade on its 8-9 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 52-45 non-league win over Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia (Concord, IL).