Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) and the host Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), saw Sterling's basketball squad hold off Marion by a tally of 68-62.

With the victory, Sterling improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Golden Warriors travel to Marion (Marion, IL) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 11-5. Marion won 60-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Taylorville (Taylorville, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Taylorville Tornadoes (Taylorville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Marion will attempt to improve on its 11-5 season record. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a 0-10 record after their 68-24 league loss to Mt. Zion (Mt. Zion, IL).