Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting North Boone Vikings (Poplar Grove, IL), 44-32 in a league bout.

With the win, Dixon upgrades its record to 13-6 on the season. The Dukes & Duchesses travel to Sherrard (Sherrard, IL) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 5-6. Sherrard lost 51-46 in their recent league bout against Orion (Orion, IL)

Next up, the Vikings play the Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. North Boone will attempt to upgrade on its 10-8 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 5-11 record after their 41-35 league win over Amboy (Amboy, IL).