Polo Marcos (Polo, IL) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL), 37-30 in a league bout.

With the victory, Polo upgrades its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Marcos host Fulton (Fulton, IL) to play the Steamers in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Steamers come into the bout with a record of 1-12. Fulton lost 55-24 in their recent league bout against Amboy (Amboy, IL)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Forreston will attempt to upgrade on its 3-14 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 10-8 record after their 66-51 non-league loss to Aquin Catholic (Freeport, IL).