Morrison Mustangs (Morrison, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Sherrard Tigers (Sherrard, IL), 70-59 in a league bout.

With the win, Morrison upgrades its record to 14-7 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL) to clash with the Comets in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 11. The Comets go into the bout with a record of 3-16. Newman Central Catholic lost 41-25 in their recent non-league bout against Erie-Prophetstown (Erie, IL)

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Orion Chargers (Orion, IL) in a Three Rivers - West bout, on Thursday, January 19. Sherrard will attempt to upgrade on its 12-4 season record.