Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes (Abingdon, IL) and the host Mendon Unity Mustangs (Mendon, IL), saw Abingdon/Avon's basketball squad hold off Mendon Unity by a tally of 48-41.

With the victory, Abingdon/Avon improves its record to 12-4 on the campaign. The Tornadoes travel to Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 16-2. Illini Bluffs won 54-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Brown County (Mt. Sterling, IL)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Brown County Hornets (Mt. Sterling, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Mendon Unity will attempt to improve on its 11-6 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 12-3 record after their 54-30 non-league loss to Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL).