Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Yorkville Foxes (Yorkville, IL) and the visiting Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL), saw Yorkville's basketball squad overcome Joliet Central by a tally of 52-41.

With the victory, Yorkville improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Foxes travel to Stevenson (Lincolnshire, IL) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Stevenson won 53-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Hampshire (Hampshire, IL)

Next up, the Steelmen confront the Lockport Porters (Lockport, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Joliet Central will attempt to improve on its 7-10 season record. The Porters come into the challenge with a 13-8 record after their 54-34 league win over Bradley-Bourbonnais (Bradley, IL).