Lincolnwood Lancers (Raymond, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Hillsboro Hiltoppers (Hillsboro, IL), 39-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Lincolnwood upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Lancers host Okaw Valley (Bethany, IL) to play the Timberwolves in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Timberwolves come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Hiltoppers play the Pana Panthers (Pana, IL) in a bout, on Friday, December 9. Hillsboro will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.