Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Harlem Huskies (Machesney Park, IL) and the host Jefferson J-Hawks (Rockford, IL), saw Harlem's basketball squad hold off Jefferson by a tally of 44-43.

With the victory, Harlem advances its record to 9-5 on the season. The Huskies host Belvidere (Belvidere, IL) to encounter the Bucs in a non-league test on Wednesday, January 31. The Bucs go into the test with a record of 0-3.

The J-Hawks now own a 0-3 record. They play next when they host Belvidere North for a non-league test on Friday, February 2. Jefferson will encounter a Blue Thunder squad coming off a 43-34 non-league win over Rockford Auburn (Rockford, IL). The Blue Thunder record now stands at 3-7.