Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Trico Pioneers (Campbell Hill, IL), 62-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Christopher upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Bearcats host Goreville (Goreville, IL) to clash with the Blackcats in a Black Diamond - West bout on Thursday, November 30. The Blackcats go into the bout with a record of 7-0. Goreville won 57-23 in their recent non-league bout against Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL)

Next up, the Pioneers clash with the Vienna Eagles (Vienna, IL) in a Black Diamond - West bout, on Thursday, November 30. Trico will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 4-0 record after their 62-28 league win over Sesser-Valier/Waltonville (Sesser, IL).