The Schlarman Hilltoppers tipped the visiting Armstrong Trojans basketball team by a final score of 56-49 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Hilltoppers face the Watseka Warriors (Watseka, IL) in a Vermilion Valley game, on Friday, January 6. Schlarman will attempt to move on its 4-7 season record.

With the defeat, Armstrong moves to 4-10 on the year. The Trojans host Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin (Bismarck, IL) to face the Blue Devils in a Vermilion Valley game on Tuesday, January 10. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 13-2.