Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) and the host Breese Central Cougars (Breese, IL), saw Highland's basketball squad hold off Breese Central by a count of 45-39.

With the victory, Highland upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Waterloo (Waterloo, IL) to play the Bulldogs in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Monday, November 28. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Waterloo lost 55-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Mater Dei (Breese, IL)

Next up, the Cougars play the Pinckneyville Panthers (Pinckneyville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 29. Breese Central will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.