Knoxville Blue Bullets (Knoxville, IL) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Monmouth United Red Storm (Monmouth, IL), 68-58 in a league bout.

With the victory, Knoxville upgrades its record to 3-11 on the campaign. The Blue Bullets host Stark County (Toulon, IL) to play the Rebels in a Lincoln Trail bout on Friday, January 5. The Rebels come into the bout with a record of 7-7.

Next up, the Red Storm play the Galva Wildcats (Galva, IL) in a Lincoln Trail bout, on Friday, January 5. Monmouth United will attempt to upgrade on its 12-4 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 6-8 record after their 54-52 league win over Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL).