The Illini Bluffs Tigers topped the visiting Athens Warriors basketball team by a final score of 36-27 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Elmwood Trojans (Elmwood, IL) in a Prairieland game, on Wednesday, January 11. Illini Bluffs will attempt to move on its 16-6 season record.

With the defeat, Athens moves to 9-5 on the year. The Warriors host Illini Central/Greenview (Mason City, IL) to face the in a Tomahawk game on Monday, January 9. The enter the game with a record of 6-7. Illini Central/Greenview lost 38-33 in their recent non-league game against Pleasant Hill/Western (Pleasant Hill, IL)