Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the South Shelby Cardinals (Shelbina, MO) and the host Northeast Bearcats (Cairo, MO), saw South Shelby's basketball squad hold off Northeast by a tally of 59-57.

With the victory, South Shelby improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Meadville (Meadville, MO) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 12-0. Meadville won 64-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Salisbury (Salisbury, MO)

Next up, the Bearcats play the Tipton Cardinals (Tipton, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Sunday, January 7. Northeast will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 77-74 non-league loss to El Dorado Springs (El Dorado Springs, MO).