Tremont Turks (Tremont, IL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Eureka Hornets (Eureka, IL), 39-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Tremont upgrades its record to 16-9 on the campaign. The Turks travel to Heyworth (Heyworth, IL) to play the Hornets in a Heart Of Illinois bout on Monday, January 29. The Hornets come into the bout with a record of 6-18. Heyworth lost 71-41 in their recent league bout against Eureka (Eureka, IL)

Next up, the Hornets play the Heyworth Hornets (Heyworth, IL) in a Heart Of Illinois bout, on Friday, January 26. Eureka will attempt to upgrade on its 16-7 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 6-17 record after their 37-34 league loss to Flanagan/Woodland (Flanagan, IL).