The Mt. Carmel Golden Aces topped the visiting Wayne City Indians basketball team by a final score of 48-30 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Golden Aces face the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) in a Little Illini game, on Tuesday, January 16. Mt. Carmel will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 13-7 record after their 63-49 league loss to Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL).

With the defeat, Wayne City moves to 5-13 on the year. The Indians travel to Webber (Bluford, IL) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 16. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 15-2. Webber won 54-44 in their recent league game against Red Hill (Bridgeport, IL)