Macomb Bombers (Macomb, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Illini West Chargers (Carthage, IL), 59-53 in a league bout.

With the win, Macomb improves its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Bombers travel to Monmouth-Roseville (Monmouth, IL) to confront the Titans in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 13-8. Monmouth-Roseville lost 50-39 in their recent league challenge against Sherrard (Sherrard, IL)

Next up, the Chargers confront the Quincy Notre Dame Raiders (Quincy, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Illini West will attempt to improve on its 11-8 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 10-8 record after their 65-52 league win over Beardstown (Beardstown, IL).