In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Manteno Panthers basketball team scored a good 58-48 triumph over the Rantoul Eagles.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Lisle Lions (Lisle, IL) in a Illinois Central 8 match, on Tuesday, January 30. Manteno will attempt to move on its 20-4 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 11-12 record after their 50-41 non-league loss to Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL).

With the defeat, Rantoul moves to 3-13 on the year. The Eagles travel to Monticello (Monticello, IL) to meet the Sages in a Illini Prairie match on Tuesday, January 30. The Sages enter the match with a record of 10-10. Monticello lost 42-39 in their recent league match against St. Joseph-Ogden (St. Joseph, IL)