Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL), 40-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Christopher upgrades its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to DuQuoin (DuQuoin, IL) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 7-11. DuQuoin lost 67-55 in their recent non-league bout against Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL)

Next up, the Indians play the Eldorado Eagles (Eldorado, IL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. Johnston City will attempt to upgrade on its 12-7 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 9-8 record after their 48-34 non-league win over Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL).