Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Dakota Indians (Dakota, IL) and the host Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL), saw Dakota's basketball squad hold off Eastland by a tally of 49-44.

With the victory, Dakota improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Monday, December 19. The Indians enter the game with a record of 6-0. Pecatonica won 67-25 in their recent non-league challenge against Aquin Catholic (Freeport, IL)

Next up, the Cougars face the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. Eastland will attempt to move on its 3-3 season record.