Shawnee Redskins (Wolf Lake, IL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers (Joppa, IL), 39-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Shawnee upgrades its record to 1-6 on the campaign. The Redskins host Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton (Elkville, IL) to play the in a South Egyptian bout on Thursday, January 12. The come into the bout with a record of 2-13. Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton lost 54-44 in their recent non-league bout against Century (Ullin, IL)

Next up, the Rangers play the Meridian Bobcats (Mounds, IL) in a South Egyptian bout, on Thursday, January 12. Joppa-Maple Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 1-13 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 10-7 record after their 41-22 league win over Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton (Elkville, IL).