The Alleman Pioneers basketball squad (Rock Island, IL), was nudged 55-49 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Havana Ducks (Havana, IL)

With the victory, Havana advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Ducks travel to Illini West (Carthage, IL) to meet the Chargers in a non-league battle on Friday, November 21. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Illini West lost 56-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL)

In their next game, the Pioneers battle the Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, November 19. Alleman will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Little Giants come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 37-34 non-league win over Illini West (Carthage, IL).