The Trico Pioneers basketball team (Campbell Hill, IL), was toppled 57-47 in Friday's league battle with the host Sesser-Valier Red Devils (Sesser, IL)

The Red Devils now possess a 7-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Vienna for a Black Diamond - West battle on Saturday, January 27. Sesser-Valier will confront a Eagles team coming off a 66-54 league win over Christopher (Christopher, IL). The Eagles record now stands at 19-6.

The Pioneers (3-21) will now prepare for their battle against Christopher (Christopher, IL). The Bearcats come into the Black Diamond - West battle with a 12-11 record. In their last battle, Christopher was toppled by Steeleville (Steeleville, IL), 57-53, in a non-league battle.