Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) and the visiting Flora Wolves (Flora, IL), saw Newton's basketball squad hold off Flora by a tally of 47-40.

With the victory, Newton improves its record to 1-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Sullivan (Sullivan, IL) to play the Redskins in a non-league challenge on Monday, November 28. The Redskins come into the challenge with a record of 4-0. Sullivan won 45-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Arcola (Arcola, IL)

Next up, the Wolves play the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 28. Flora will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record.