The Monticello Sages basketball squad (Monticello, IL), was nudged 38-35 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Salt Fork Storm (Sidell, IL)

With the victory, Salt Fork advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Storm host Villa Grove (Villa Grove, IL) to encounter the Blue Devils in a non-league challenge on Thursday, November 20. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Villa Grove lost 50-12 in their recent non-league challenge against Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL)

Next up, the Sages meet the Shelbyville Rams (Shelbyville, IL) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, November 20. Monticello will attempt to advance on its 0-2 season record. The Rams enter the battle with a 1-0 record after their 51-34 non-league win over Okaw Valley (Bethany, IL).