In Tuesday's league match, the host Christopher Bearcats basketball team scored a good 61-45 triumph over the Trico Pioneers.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Elverado Falcons (Elkville, IL) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Christopher will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 5-8 record after their 78-35 league loss to Meridian (Mounds, IL).

Next up, the Pioneers play the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a Black Diamond - West bout, on Friday, January 5. Trico will attempt to upgrade on its 1-12 season record. The Blackcats go into the bout with a 13-1 record after their 47-35 non-league win over Gallatin County (Junction, IL).