In Thursday's league challenge, the host Hamilton County Foxes basketball squad scored a close 39-35 victory over the Fairfield Mules.

With the victory, Hamilton County improves its record to 24-6 on the campaign. The Foxes host Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 4. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 14-12. Pinckneyville lost 55-48 in their recent league challenge against Carterville (Carterville, IL)

Next up, the Mules confront the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 6. Fairfield will attempt to improve on its 15-12 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 21-8 record after their 63-33 league win over Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL).