In Tuesday's league match, the host Moline Maroons basketball team scored a tight 59-54 triumph over the East Moline United Panthers.

In their next game, the Maroons meet the Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) in a Western Big 6 match, on Friday, January 19. Moline will attempt to move on its 16-2 season record. The Golden Warriors enter the match with a 16-3 record after their 60-59 non-league win over Manual (Peoria, IL).

With the defeat, East Moline United drops to 11-6 on the season. The Panthers travel to Alleman (Rock Island, IL) to encounter the Pioneers in a Western Big 6 test on Friday, January 19. The Pioneers go into the test with a record of 3-14. Alleman lost 79-38 in their recent league test against Rock Island (Rock Island, IL)