The Mendota Trojans tipped the host St. Bede Bruins basketball team by a final score of 46-43 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the Putnam County Panthers (Granville, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 3. Mendota will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 5-3 record after their 52-22 non-league win over Peoria Christian (Peoria, IL).

With the defeat, St. Bede moves to 2-4 on the year. The Bruins host Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL) to face the Comets in a Three Rivers - East game on Monday, December 5. The Comets enter the game with a record of 0-5. Newman Central Catholic lost 46-28 in their recent league game against Bureau Valley (Manlius, IL)