Sullivan Redskins (Sullivan, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Shelbyville Rams (Shelbyville, IL), 58-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sullivan upgrades its record to 9-15 on the season. The Redskins travel to Meridian (Macon, IL) to play the Hawks in a Central Illinois bout on Thursday, February 2. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 6-16. Meridian lost 62-32 in their recent non-league bout against Clinton (Clinton, IL)

Next up, the Rams play the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals (Warrensburg, IL) in a Central Illinois bout, on Thursday, February 2. Shelbyville will attempt to upgrade on its 7-14 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 17-9 record after their 50-48 non-league win over Clinton (Clinton, IL).