North Vermillion Falcons (Cayuga, IN) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Tolono Unity Rockets (Tolono, IL), 54-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, North Vermillion advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Falcons travel to Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin (Bismarck, IL) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 6-4. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin lost 40-34 in their recent non-league match against St. Joseph-Ogden (St. Joseph, IL)

The Rockets now own a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Salt Fork for a non-league match on Friday, December 27. Tolono Unity will meet a Storm squad coming off a 59-34 non-league win over North Vermillion (Cayuga, IN). The Storm record now stands at 13-0.