In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Fulton Steamers basketball team scored a decisive 54-11 triumph over the Amboy Clippers.

In their next game, the Steamers meet the Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South match, on Friday, January 6. Fulton will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 4-10 record after their 44-41 league loss to Milledgeville (Milledgeville, IL).

With the defeat, Amboy moves to 3-12 on the year. The Clippers travel to Earlville (Earlville, IL) to meet the Red Raiders in a non-league match on Friday, January 6. The Red Raiders enter the match with a record of 9-6. Earlville won 75-51 in their recent non-league match against St. Bede (Peru, IL)