In Friday's league match, the visiting Manteno Panthers basketball team scored a good 55-46 triumph over the Wilmington Wildcats.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Peotone Blue Devils (Peotone, IL) in a Illinois Central 8 match, on Saturday, January 20. Manteno will attempt to better on its 16-4 season record. The Blue Devils enter the match with a 6-12 record after their 62-33 league win over Coal City (Coal City, IL).

With the defeat, Wilmington moves to 9-6 on the year. The Wildcats host Streator (Streator, IL) to meet the Bulldogs in a Illinois Central 8 match on Monday, January 22. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 18-4. Streator won 91-77 in their recent non-league match against Rochelle (Rochelle, IL)