Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL) and the host Perryville Pirates (Perryville, MO), saw New Athens's basketball squad hold off Perryville by a tally of 60-57.

With the victory, New Athens improves its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Yellow Jackets travel to Lebanon (Lebanon, IL) to confront the Greyhounds in a Cahokia - Kaskaskia challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a record of 4-6. Lebanon won 45-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Festus Tigers (Festus, MO) in a Jefferson County - Large challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Perryville will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 89-60 non-league loss to Central (Park Hills, MO).