Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Triad Knights (Troy, IL) and the host Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL), saw Triad's basketball squad hold off Mt. Vernon by a tally of 55-48.

With the victory, Triad improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Knights host Granite City (Granite City, IL) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, November 23. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 2-0. Granite City won 46-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Taylorville (Taylorville, IL)

Next up, the Rams confront the Springfield Senators (Springfield, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, November 23. Mt. Vernon will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Senators come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 67-35 non-league win over Taylorville (Taylorville, IL).