Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Fayette Falcons (Fayette, MO) and the visiting Smithton Tigers (Smithton, MO), saw Fayette's basketball squad hold off Smithton by a tally of 81-75.

With the victory, Fayette improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Harrisburg (Harrisburg, MO) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 18. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 2-2. Harrisburg lost 79-72 in their recent non-league challenge against Westran (Huntsville, MO)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Slater Wildcats (Slater, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 19. Smithton will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 2-6 record after their 80-73 non-league loss to Sturgeon (Sturgeon, MO).