Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Civic Memorial Eagles (Bethalto, IL) and the host Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL), saw Civic Memorial's basketball squad hold off Highland by a tally of 63-57.

With the victory, Civic Memorial improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Waterloo (Waterloo, IL) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 27. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 2-7. Waterloo lost 48-47 in their recent league challenge against Jersey (Jerseyville, IL)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. Highland will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Flaming Hearts come into the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 59-46 league loss to Lincoln (Lincoln, IL).