Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs (Mackinaw, IL) and the host Hillsboro Hiltoppers (Hillsboro, IL), saw Deer Creek-Mackinaw's basketball squad overcome Hillsboro by a tally of 48-38.

With the victory, Deer Creek-Mackinaw improves its record to 13-1 on the campaign. The Chiefs travel to PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central (Petersburg, IL) to confront the Bluejays in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a record of 14-0. PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central won 59-47 in their recent non-league challenge against North Mac (Virden, IL)

Next up, the Hiltoppers confront the Tri-City Tornadoes (Buffalo, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 27. Hillsboro will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record.