The Pawnee Indians basketball team (Pawnee, IL), was overwhelmed 53-22 in Tuesday's league battle with the host New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers (New Berlin, IL)

The Vipers now possess a 15-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lincolnwood for a battle on Wednesday, February 1. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly will battle a Lancers team coming off a 50-24 non-league loss to Litchfield (Litchfield, IL). The Lancers record now stands at 7-18.

The Indians (7-22) will now prepare for their battle against Staunton (Staunton, IL). The Bulldogs come into the non-league battle with a 22-6 record. In their last battle, Staunton trounced Gillespie (Gillespie, IL), 55-25, in a league battle.