In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Fulton Steamers basketball team scored a tight 55-51 triumph over the Bureau Valley Storm.

In their next game, the Steamers meet the Amboy Clippers (Amboy, IL) in a match, on Thursday, January 4. Fulton will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Clippers enter the match with a 2-9 record after their 53-16 non-league loss to Eastland (Lanark, IL).

With the defeat, Bureau Valley moves to 6-6 on the year. The Storm travel to Kewanee (Kewanee, IL) to meet the Boilermakers in a Three Rivers - East match on Friday, January 5. The Boilermakers enter the match with a record of 9-5. Kewanee won 69-54 in their recent non-league match against Riverdale (Port Byron, IL)