Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Midland Timberwolves (Varna, IL) and the host Midwest Central Raiders (Manito, IL), saw Midland's basketball squad hold off Midwest Central by a tally of 59-53.

With the victory, Midland improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Timberwolves travel to Tremont (Tremont, IL) to confront the Turks in a non-league challenge on Saturday, November 25. The Turks come into the challenge with a record of 3-0. Tremont won 74-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Knoxville (Knoxville, IL)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Havana Ducks (Havana, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 28. Midwest Central will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Ducks come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 43-42 non-league win over Lewistown (Lewistown, IL).