Fieldcrest Knights (Minonk, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Midland Timberwolves (Varna, IL), 44-42 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Fieldcrest upgrades its record to 10-6 on the year. The Knights host Eureka (Eureka, IL) to face the Hornets in a Heart Of Illinois match on Monday, January 6. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 11-6. Eureka lost 60-55 in their recent non-league match against Sherrard (Sherrard, IL)

The Timberwolves now hold a 9-8 record. They play next when they host St. Bede for a Tri-County challenge on Monday, January 6.