The Eastland Cougars tipped the host Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders basketball team by a final score of 43-39 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, November 30. Eastland will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 4-0 record after their 60-45 non-league win over East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL).

With the defeat, Ashton-Franklin Center moves to 5-4 on the year. The Raiders travel to Oregon (Oregon, IL) to face the Hawks in a non-league game on Tuesday, November 28. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 1-4. Oregon won 44-36 in their recent non-league game against Mendota (Mendota, IL)