In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Eastland Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 53-16 triumph over the Amboy Clippers.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Polo Marcos (Polo, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South match, on Thursday, January 4. Eastland will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Marcos enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 61-28 league win over Ashton-Franklin Center (Ashton, IL).

With the defeat, Amboy moves to 2-9 on the year. The Clippers travel to Fulton (Fulton, IL) to meet the Steamers in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South match on Thursday, January 4. The Steamers enter the match with a record of 9-5. Fulton won 55-51 in their recent non-league match against Bureau Valley (Manlius, IL)