In Thursday's league match, the host Fenton Bison basketball team scored a tight 44-39 triumph over the West Chicago Wildcats.

In their next game, the Bison meet the Westmont Sentinels (Westmont, IL) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 9. Fenton will attempt to better on its 8-8 season record. The Sentinels enter the match with a 7-11 record after their 47-36 league win over St. Edward (Elgin, IL).

With the defeat, West Chicago moves to 14-7 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Streamwood (Streamwood, IL) to meet the Sabres in a Upstate Eight match on Tuesday, January 10. The Sabres enter the match with a record of 2-14.