Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Glenwood Titans (Chatham, IL) and the visiting Alton Redbirds (Alton, IL), saw Glenwood's basketball squad hold off Alton by a tally of 40-33.

With the victory, Glenwood improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Titans host Lincoln (Lincoln, IL) to confront the Railsplitters in a Central State Eight challenge on Friday, January 5. The Railsplitters come into the challenge with a record of 10-4.

Next up, the Redbirds confront the Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Alton will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record.