Sycamore Spartans (Sycamore, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL), 24-20 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Sycamore upgrades its record to 8-5 on the year. The Spartans travel to Wheaton Academy (West Chicago, IL) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 3-1. Wheaton Academy won 50-38 in their recent league match against Chicago Hope Academy (Chicago, IL)

The Whip-Purs now sport a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to McHenry for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Hampshire will face a Warriors squad coming off a 51-44 non-league loss to Wheaton Academy (West Chicago, IL). The Warriors record now stands at 6-3.