The Sparta Bulldogs basketball squad (Sparta, IL), was outscored 68-58 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians (Carlyle, IL)

With the victory, Carlyle advances its record to 18-5 on the year. The Indians/Lady Indians host Nashville (Nashville, IL) to meet the Hornets in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 15-7. Nashville won 60-36 in their recent league battle against Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL)

The Bulldogs now own a 14-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Anna-Jonesboro for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. Sparta will play a Wildcats team coming off a 57-47 non-league win over Johnston City (Johnston City, IL). The Wildcats record now stands at 9-11.