Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Avoca Central Tigers (Avoca, NY) and the host Andover Panthers (Andover, NY), saw Avoca Central's basketball squad hold off Andover by a tally of 61-56.

With the victory, Avoca Central improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Tigers host Arkport Central (Arkport, NY) to confront the Bluejays in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Bolivar-Richburg Wolverines (Bolivar, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Andover will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.