Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Tuscola Warriors (Tuscola, IL) and the host Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL), saw Tuscola's basketball squad hold off Arcola by a tally of 50-49.

With the victory, Tuscola improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to St. Joseph-Ogden (St. Joseph, IL) to play the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Monday, November 27. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. St. Joseph-Ogden lost 44-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Paris (Paris, IL)

Next up, the Purple Riders play the Central A & M Raiders (Moweaqua, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 27. Arcola will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 5-0 record after their 49-13 non-league win over Lincolnwood (Raymond, IL).