In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Sterling Golden Warriors basketball team scored a decisive 78-46 triumph over the Byron Tigers.

In their next game, the Golden Warriors meet the Moline Maroons (Moline, IL) in a Western Big 6 outing, on Friday, January 17. Sterling will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Maroons go into the outing with a 10-4 record after their 55-48 league win over Quincy (Quincy, IL).

The Tigers now hold a 4-8 record. They play next when they host Rockford Christian for a Big Northern outing on Thursday, January 16. Byron will clash with a Royal Lions squad coming off a 89-65 league loss to Winnebago (Winnebago, IL). The Royal Lions record now stands at 7-7.