Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Auburn Trojans (Auburn, IL) and the host Illini Central/Greenview (Mason City, IL), saw Auburn's basketball squad hold off Illini Central/Greenview by a tally of 43-36.

With the victory, Auburn improves its record to 15-14 on the campaign. The Trojans host Maroa-Forsyth (Maroa, IL) to confront the Trojans in a Sangamo challenge on Monday, February 5. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 19-6. Maroa-Forsyth lost 58-30 in their recent league challenge against Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL)

Next up, the confront the Olympia Spartans (Stanford, IL) in a Sangamo challenge, on Monday, February 5. Illini Central/Greenview will attempt to improve on its 15-14 season record.