Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Athens Warriors (Athens, IL) and the host Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers (Mt. Pulaski, IL), saw Athens's basketball squad knock off Mt. Pulaski by a tally of 55-44.

With the victory, Athens improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Havana (Havana, IL) to play the Ducks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Ducks come into the challenge with a record of 2-7. Havana lost 43-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Elmwood (Elmwood, IL)

Next up, the Hilltoppers play the Central A & M Raiders (Moweaqua, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Mt. Pulaski will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 2-6 record after their 57-44 non-league loss to Okaw Valley (Bethany, IL).