Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Elmwood Trojans (Elmwood, IL), 38-36 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Manual upgrades its record to 12-5 on the year. The Rams host Peoria Notre Dame (Peoria, IL) to face the Irish in a Big Twelve match on Thursday, January 9. The Irish enter the match with a record of 15-3. Peoria Notre Dame won 68-51 in their recent non-league match against Metamora (Metamora, IL)

The Trojans now sport a 9-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Farmington for a Prairieland match on Wednesday, January 8. Elmwood will face a Farmers squad coming off a 52-38 non-league win over Galva (Galva, IL). The Farmers record now stands at 6-12.