The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Illini Central Cougars (Mason City, IL) and the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), observed Illini Central's basketball team overcome Varsity Opponent by a margin of 62-54.

The Cougars (9-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Lutheran (Springfield, IL). The Crusaders come into the non-league challenge with a 4-11 record. In their last challenge, Lutheran defeated Cornerstone Christian (Bloomington, IL), 66-58, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the battle the Union Christian Day Eagles (Union, SC) in a Freelance challenge, on Tuesday, January 7. Varsity Opponent will attempt to better on its 246-927 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 61-26 league win over Lighthouse Christian (Abbeville, SC).