In Friday's league match, the visiting Lawrenceville Indians basketball team scored a good 63-49 triumph over the Newton Eagles.

In their next game, the Indians face the Robinson Maroons (Robinson, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 20. Lawrenceville will attempt to move on its 16-2 season record. The Maroons enter the match with a 2-15 record after their 63-46 league loss to Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL).

With the defeat, Newton moves to 13-7 on the year. The Eagles host Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL) to face the Golden Aces in a Little Illini match on Tuesday, January 16. The Golden Aces enter the match with a record of 7-6. Mt. Carmel won 48-30 in their recent non-league match against Wayne City (Wayne City, IL)