In Friday's league match, the host Pecatonica Vikings basketball team scored a tight 59-55 triumph over the Monticello Ponies.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the River Ridge Wildcats (Hanover, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 7. Pecatonica will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 43-41 league win over Stockton (Stockton, IL).

Next up, the Ponies confront the Cambridge Bluejays (Cambridge, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Monticello will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 51-41 league loss to New Glarus (New Glarus, WI).