Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL) and the host Stark County Rebels (Toulon, IL), saw Lena-Winslow's basketball squad hold off Stark County by a tally of 46-44.

With the victory, Lena-Winslow improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Orangeville (Orangeville, IL) to confront the Broncos in a challenge on Wednesday, January 10. The Broncos come into the challenge with a record of 3-9.

Next up, the Rebels confront the Mercer County Golden Eagles (Aledo, IL) in a Lincoln Trail challenge, on Wednesday, January 3. Stark County will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 49-42 non-league loss to Beecher (Beecher, IL).