Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Edwards County Lions (Albion, IL) and the host Farina South Central Cougars (Farina, IL), saw Edwards County's basketball squad overcome Farina South Central by a tally of 52-38.

With the victory, Edwards County improves its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Fairfield (Fairfield, IL) to confront the Mules in a Black Diamond - East challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Mules come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Grayville Bison (Grayville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 27. Farina South Central will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record.