The Sparta Bulldogs topped the host Trico Pioneers basketball team by a final score of 90-79 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Carlyle Indians (Carlyle, IL) in a Cahokia - Illinois game, on Friday, January 27. Sparta will attempt to move on its 17-5 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 8-15 record after their 52-28 non-league loss to Greenville (Greenville, IL).

With the defeat, Trico moves to 3-20 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL) to face the Red Devils in a Black Diamond - West game on Friday, January 27. The Red Devils enter the game with a record of 3-12. Sesser-Valier lost 46-42 in their recent non-league game against Vandalia (Vandalia, IL)