The Trico Pioneers ran past the host Sesser-Valier Red Devils basketball team by a final score of 49-41 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pioneers face the Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) in a Black Diamond - West game, on Wednesday, February 1. Trico will attempt to move on its 4-20 season record. The Bearcats enter the game with a 8-14 record after their 51-46 non-league loss to Steeleville (Steeleville, IL).

With the defeat, Sesser-Valier moves to 5-15 on the year. The Red devils travel to Vienna (Vienna, IL) to face the Eagles in a Black Diamond - West game on Saturday, January 28. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 22-3. Vienna won 82-53 in their recent league game against Christopher (Christopher, IL)