The Christopher Bearcats basketball squad (Christopher, IL), was outscored 32-23 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Red Devils (Sesser, IL)

With the victory, Sesser-Valier/Waltonville advances its record to 9-4 on the year. The Red Devils travel to Carterville (Carterville, IL) to meet the Lions in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 4-12. Carterville lost 43-33 in their recent non-league battle against Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL)

The Bearcats now own a 8-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Johnston City for a Black Diamond - West battle on Thursday, January 9.