Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Fulton Steamers (Fulton, IL) and the host West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL), saw Fulton's basketball squad overcome West Carroll by a tally of 46-31.

With the victory, Fulton improves its record to 3-14 on the campaign. The Steamers host Eastland (Lanark, IL) to confront the Cougars in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 14-8. Eastland won 48-45 in their recent league challenge against Amboy (Amboy, IL)

Next up, the Thunder confront the River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats (Hanover, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge, on Thursday, January 25. West Carroll will attempt to improve on its 4-17 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 16-6 record after their 51-23 non-league win over Benton (Benton, WI).