Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Putnam County Panthers (Granville, IL) and the visiting Marquette Crusaders (Ottawa, IL), saw Putnam County's basketball squad hold off Marquette by a tally of 54-51.

With the victory, Putnam County improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Stark County (Toulon, IL) to confront the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 13. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 1-9. Stark County lost 51-35 in their recent league challenge against Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL)

Next up, the Crusaders confront the Roanoke-Benson Rockets (Roanoke, IL) in a Tri-County challenge, on Monday, December 18. Marquette will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record.