Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Eastern Musketeers (Pekin, IN) and the host Springs Valley Blackhawks (French Lick, IN), saw Eastern's basketball squad knock off Springs Valley by a count of 76-60.

With the victory, Eastern upgrades its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Musketeers host Salem (Salem, IN) to play the Lions in a Mid-Southern challenge on Saturday, January 27. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 3-13. Salem lost 81-67 in their recent league challenge against Austin (Austin, IN)

Next up, the Blackhawks play the Tell City Marksmen (Tell City, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Springs Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Marksmen come into the challenge with a 1-16 record after their 64-48 league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IN).