Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL) and the host Central Rockets (Burlington, IL), saw Hampshire's basketball squad knock off Central by a count of 45-26.

With the victory, Hampshire upgrades its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Whip-Purs travel to Lake Park (Roselle, IL) to play the Lancers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 26. The Lancers come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. Lake Park lost 45-41 in their recent league challenge against Wheaton-Warrenville South (Wheaton, IL)

Next up, the Rockets play the Assumption Rockets (Louisville, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 26. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 56-53 non-league win over Bardstown (Bardstown, KY).