Annawan Braves (Annawan, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] Spartans (Woodhull, IL), 53-46 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Annawan upgrades its record to 10-13 on the campaign. The Braves host ROWVA/Williamsfield (Oneida, IL) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 28. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 17-6. ROWVA/Williamsfield won 56-31 in their recent non-league bout against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] (Woodhull, IL)

Next up, the Spartans play the Mercer County Golden Eagles (Aledo, IL) in a Lincoln Trail bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] will attempt to upgrade on its 5-19 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the bout with a 16-6 record after their 49-36 non-league win over Abingdon/Avon (Abingdon, IL).