Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Midland Timberwolves (Varna, IL) and the host Dwight Trojans (Dwight, IL), saw Midland's basketball squad hold off Dwight by a tally of 35-33.

With the victory, Midland improves its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The Timberwolves host Henry-Senachwine/Lowpoint-Washburn (Henry, IL) to confront the in a challenge on Thursday, January 11. The come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Henry-Senachwine/Lowpoint-Washburn lost 58-34 in their recent league challenge against Dwight (Dwight, IL)

Next up, the Trojans confront the Roanoke-Benson Rockets (Roanoke, IL) in a Tri-County challenge, on Monday, January 8. Dwight will attempt to improve on its 6-10 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 3-17 record after their 50-18 league loss to St. Bede (Peru, IL).