Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL) and the visiting Amboy Clippers (Amboy, IL), saw Eastland's basketball squad wallop Amboy by a tally of 61-36.

With the victory, Eastland improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Polo (Polo, IL) to confront the Marcos in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Marcos come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Polo won 45-43 in their recent league challenge against Ashton-Franklin Center (Ashton, IL)

Next up, the Clippers confront the Fulton Steamers (Fulton, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Amboy will attempt to improve on its 3-11 season record. The Steamers come into the challenge with a 8-6 record after their 60-41 non-league win over Bureau Valley (Manlius, IL).