The Watseka Warriors basketball squad (Watseka, IL), lost 51-33 in Friday's league battle with the host Oakwood Comets (Fithian, IL)

With the victory, Oakwood advances its record to 9-8 on the year. The Comets host Hoopeston (Hoopeston, IL) to meet the Cornjerkers in a Vermilion Valley battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Cornjerkers enter the battle with a record of 9-4. Hoopeston won 51-48 in their recent league battle against Salt Fork (Sidell, IL)

The Warriors now own a 2-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Newton for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. Watseka will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 72-46 non-league loss to North Vermillion (Cayuga, IN). The Rebels record now stands at 0-7.