Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting DuQuoin Indians (DuQuoin, IL), 56-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Christopher upgrades its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Marion (Marion, IL) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 11. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 4-15. Marion lost 35-26 in their recent league bout against Carbondale (Carbondale, IL)

Next up, the Indians play the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi bout, on Tuesday, January 9. DuQuoin will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Rangers come into the battle with a 9-11 record after their 58-41 non-league win over Columbia (Columbia, IL).