Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Shakamak Lakers (Jasonville, IN) and the host Shoals Jug Rox (Shoals, IN), saw Shakamak's basketball squad hold off Shoals by a count of 42-36.

With the victory, Shakamak upgrades its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Lakers travel to Barr-Reeve (Montgomery, IN) to play the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 10-6. Barr-Reeve won 51-49 in their recent non-league challenge against White River Valley (Switz City, IN)

Next up, the Jug Rox play the White River Valley Wolverines (Switz City, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Shoals will attempt to upgrade on its 2-13 season record. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 51-49 non-league loss to Barr-Reeve (Montgomery, IN).