Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Everton Tigers (Everton, MO) and the host Wheaton Bulldogs (Wheaton, MO), saw Everton's basketball squad hold off Wheaton by a tally of 71-65.

With the victory, Everton improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Niangua (Niangua, MO) to play the Cardinals in a Mark Twain challenge on Thursday, December 13. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 0-4. Niangua lost 65-25 in their recent non-league challenge against Pleasant Hope (Pleasant Hope, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 13. Wheaton will attempt to improve on its 0-7 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 82-42 non-league loss to Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO).