In Friday's league match, the visiting New Berlin Pretzels basketball team scored a good 51-41 triumph over the Illini Central Cougars.

In their next game, the Pretzels meet the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays (Petersburg, IL) in a Sangamo match, on Tuesday, January 30. New Berlin will attempt to move on its 17-6 season record. The Bluejays enter the match with a 12-11 record after their 59-56 league win over Maroa-Forsyth (Maroa, IL).

With the defeat, Illini Central moves to 10-10 on the year. The Cougars host Delavan (Delavan, IL) to meet the Panthers in a Tomahawk match on Saturday, January 27. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 12-11. Delavan won 53-36 in their recent league match against Mt. Pulaski (Mt. Pulaski, IL)