Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the River Ridge Wildcats (Hanover, IL) and the visiting Belmont Braves (Belmont, WI), saw River Ridge's basketball squad hold off Belmont by a tally of 49-47.

With the victory, River Ridge improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Orangeville (Orangeville, IL) to confront the Broncos in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 16. The Broncos come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Orangeville won 68-31 in their recent non-league challenge against West Carroll (Savanna, IL)

Next up, the Braves confront the Potosi Chieftains (Potosi, WI) in a Six Rivers - West challenge, on Friday, December 15. Belmont will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Chieftains come into the challenge with a 4-0 record after their 69-48 non-league win over Iowa-Grant (Livingston, WI).