Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Massac County Patriots (Metropolis, IL) and the visiting Vienna Eagles (Vienna, IL), saw Massac County's basketball squad hold off Vienna by a tally of 61-59.

With the victory, Massac County improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Carlisle County (Bardwell, KY) to confront the Comets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 9. The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a Black Diamond - West challenge, on Monday, December 11. Vienna will attempt to improve on its 7-1 season record. The Blackcats come into the challenge with a 11-0 record after their 75-36 non-league win over Meridian (Mounds, IL).