Mendota Trojans (Mendota, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL), 61-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mendota advances its record to 10-6 on the year. The Trojans travel to Erie-Prophetstown (Erie, IL) to face the Panthers in a Three Rivers - East match on Friday, January 10. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 6-8. Erie-Prophetstown lost 62-37 in their recent non-league match against Sherrard (Sherrard, IL)

The Pirates now own a 6-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Sycamore for a Interstate Eight match on Friday, January 17.