Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hurley Tigers (Hurley, MO) and the visiting Galena Bears (Galena, MO), saw Hurley's basketball squad hold off Galena by a tally of 61-59.

With the victory, Hurley improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Halfway (Halfway, MO) to play the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 1-6.

Next up, the Bears play the Exeter Tigers (Exeter, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 20. Galena will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 63-40 non-league loss to Blue Eye (Blue Eye, MO).