Christ Our Rock Lutheran Silver Stallions (Centralia, IL) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL), 62-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Christ Our Rock Lutheran upgrades its record to 17-0 on the campaign. The Silver Stallions host Grayville (Grayville, IL) to play the Bison in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Bison come into the bout with a record of 6-11. Grayville won 76-61 in their recent non-league bout against Odin/Patoka (Odin, IL)

Next up, the Explorers play the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Marquette Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 10-9 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 14-6 record after their 51-45 league win over Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL).