Vienna Eagles (Vienna, IL) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Sesser-Valier Red Devils (Sesser, IL), 68-63 in a league bout.

With the victory, Vienna upgrades its record to 23-3 on the campaign. The Eagles host Hamilton County (McLeansboro, IL) to confront the Foxes in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 31. The Foxes come into the battle with a record of 10-15. Hamilton County lost 37-31 in their recent league battle against Flora (Flora, IL)

The Red Devils (3-14) will now prepare for their battle against Woodlawn (Woodlawn, IL). The Cardinals come into the non-league battle with a 6-17 record. In their last battle, Woodlawn was nudged by Goreville (Goreville, IL), 77-49, in a non-league battle.