Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL), 71-57 in a league bout.

With the victory, Christopher upgrades its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Zeigler-Royalton (Zeigler, IL) to play the Tornadoes in a Black Diamond - West bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Tornadoes come into the bout with a record of 6-10. Zeigler-Royalton lost 88-66 in their recent non-league bout against Sandoval (Sandoval, IL)

Next up, the Indians play the Thompsonville (Thompsonville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 8. Johnston City will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record. The come into the bout with a 2-12 record after their 58-40 non-league loss to Zeigler-Royalton (Zeigler, IL).