The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons tipped the visiting Eureka Hornets basketball team by a final score of 52-46 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Falcons face the Hoopeston Cornjerkers (Hoopeston, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Cornjerkers enter the game with a 12-4 record after their 59-42 league win over Milford (Milford, IL).

With the defeat, Eureka moves to 7-9 on the year. The Hornets travel to Seneca (Seneca, IL) to face the Fighting Irish in a non-league game on Saturday, January 6. The Fighting Irish enter the game with a record of 11-5. Seneca won 62-37 in their recent league game against Henry-Senachwine (Henry, IL)