The Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine basketball squad (Oblong, IL), lost 65-54 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host North Clay/Clay City (Louisville, IL)

With the victory, North Clay/Clay City advances its record to 13-7 on the year. The travel to Neoga (Neoga, IL) to meet the Indians in a National Trail battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Indians enter the battle with a record of 3-14. Neoga lost 40-37 in their recent league battle against Farina South Central (Farina, IL)

The now own a 6-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Red Hill for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4.