Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Illini West Chargers (Carthage, IL) and the host Astoria/VIT Rebels (Astoria, IL), saw Illini West's basketball squad overcome Astoria/VIT by a tally of 52-33.

With the victory, Illini West improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Rushville-Industry (Rushville, IL) to confront the Rockets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 4-13. Rushville-Industry won 34-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia (Concord, IL)

Next up, the Rebels confront the Peoria Heights Patriots (Peoria Heights, IL) in a Freelance challenge, on Thursday, January 18. Astoria/VIT will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record.