Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Mendon Vikings (Pittsford, NY) and the host Gates Chili Spartans (Rochester, NY), saw Mendon's basketball squad hold off Gates Chili by a tally of 54-47.

With the victory, Mendon improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Vikings host Brockport (Brockport, NY) to confront the Blue Devils in a Section 5 Monroe County III challenge on Friday, December 8. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Brockport lost 57-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Batavia (Batavia, NY)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Spencerport Rangers (Spencerport, NY) in a Section 5 Monroe County II challenge, on Friday, December 8. Gates Chili will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.