Edinburg Wildcats (Edinburg, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Pawnee Indians (Pawnee, IL), 78-74 in a league bout.

With the victory, Edinburg upgrades its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Wildcats host North Greene (White Hall, IL) to play the Spartans in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Spartans come into the bout with a record of 1-6.

Next up, the Indians play the Carlinville Cavaliers (Carlinville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Pawnee will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Cavaliers come into the bout with a 2-6 record after their 42-39 non-league win over South County (Franklin, IL).