The Christopher Bearcats were victorious over the host Johnston City Indians basketball squad by a final score of 49-41 in Friday's non-league contest.

The Bearcats (8-10) will now prepare for their contest against Eldorado (Eldorado, IL). The Eagles come into the non-league contest with a 5-13 record. In their last contest, Eldorado was topped by Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL), 54-43, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Indians battle the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats (Anna, IL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, January 25. Johnston City will attempt to better on its 6-11 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 8-11 record after their 54-43 non-league win over Eldorado (Eldorado, IL).