Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Carterville Lions (Carterville, IL) and the host Harrisburg Bulldogs (Harrisburg, IL), saw Carterville's basketball squad hold off Harrisburg by a count of 49-44.

With the victory, Carterville upgrades its record to 15-11 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Massac County (Metropolis, IL) to play the Patriots in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio challenge on Friday, February 9. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 19-7. Massac County won 68-46 in their recent league challenge against Herrin (Herrin, IL)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio challenge, on Friday, February 9. Harrisburg will attempt to upgrade on its 13-15 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 18-10 record after their 75-18 non-league win over Cairo (Cairo, IL).