The Rock Falls Rockets basketball squad (Rock Falls, IL), lost 41-31 in Friday's league battle with the host Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL)

With the victory, Stillman Valley advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Cardinals host Rochelle (Rochelle, IL) to meet the Hubs in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 30. The Hubs enter the battle with a record of 7-1. Rochelle won 42-41 in their recent non-league battle against Streator (Streator, IL)

The Rockets now own a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to North Boone for a battle on Saturday, February 1.