Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Routt Catholic Rockets (Jacksonville, IL) and the host Beardstown Tigers (Beardstown, IL), saw Routt Catholic's basketball squad hold off Beardstown by a tally of 61-60.

With the victory, Routt Catholic improves its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Pittsfield (Pittsfield, IL) to confront the Saukees in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28. The Saukees come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Pittsfield lost 38-15 in their recent non-league challenge against Illini West (Carthage, IL)

Next up, the Tigers confront the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays (Petersburg, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 4. Beardstown will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 15-0 record after their 48-38 non-league win over Fieldcrest (Minonk, IL).