Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Vienna Eagles (Vienna, IL), 63-57 in a league bout.

With the win, Christopher upgrades its record to 10-16 on the season. The Bearcats host Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL) to play the Red Devils in a Black Diamond - West bout on Tuesday, February 12. The Red Devils go into the bout with a record of 21-5. Sesser-Valier won 49-45 in their recent league bout against Goreville (Goreville, IL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a Black Diamond - West bout, on Saturday, February 9. Vienna will attempt to upgrade on its 11-17 season record. The Blackcats go into the bout with a 15-13 record after their 49-45 league loss to Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL).