The Ottawa Pirates topped the visiting Sycamore Spartans basketball team by a final score of 42-28 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Sandwich Indians (Sandwich, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 26. Ottawa will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record.

With the defeat, Sycamore moves to 7-14 on the year. The Spartans host Morris (Morris, IL) to face the Redskins in a game on Tuesday, January 23. The Redskins enter the game with a record of 1-1.