Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL) and the host Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL), saw Mt. Carmel's basketball squad hold off Marshall by a tally of 47-46.

With the victory, Mt. Carmel improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Golden Aces host Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL) to play the Indians in a Little Illini challenge on Friday, December 8. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Lawrenceville lost 41-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Wesclin (Trenton, IL)

Next up, the Lions play the Monticello Sages (Monticello, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 2. Marshall will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Sages come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 49-43 non-league loss to Riverton (Riverton, IL).