Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Litchfield Purple Panthers (Litchfield, IL) and the host Gillespie Miners (Gillespie, IL), saw Litchfield's basketball squad overcome Gillespie by a tally of 70-52.

With the victory, Litchfield improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Purple Panthers travel to Calhoun (Hardin, IL) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 8-4. Calhoun won 50-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Bunker Hill (Bunker Hill, IL)

Next up, the Miners confront the Bunker Hill Minutemen (Bunker Hill, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Gillespie will attempt to improve on its 4-11 season record. The Minutemen come into the challenge with a 2-13 record after their 50-39 non-league loss to Calhoun (Hardin, IL).