In Friday's league match, the host Sterling Golden Warriors basketball team scored a decisive 70-48 triumph over the Geneseo Maple Leafs.

In their next game, the Golden Warriors face the Moline Maroons (Moline, IL) in a Western Big 6 match, on Tuesday, January 10. Sterling will attempt to move on its 14-3 season record. The Maroons enter the match with a 14-2 record after their 49-36 non-league win over Vashon (St. Louis, MO).

With the defeat, Geneseo moves to 0-14 on the year. The Maple leafs host Quincy (Quincy, IL) to face the Blue Devils in a Western Big 6 match on Tuesday, January 10. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 14-2. Quincy won 66-36 in their recent non-league match against Springfield (Springfield, IL)