The Cobden Appleknockers tipped the host Egyptian Pharaohs basketball team by a final score of 49-48 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Appleknockers face the Dongola Demons (Dongola, IL) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 13. Cobden will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record.

With the defeat, Egyptian moves to 3-7 on the year. The Pharaohs host Meridian (Mounds, IL) to face the Bobcats in a South Egyptian game on Thursday, December 14. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 5-3. Meridian won 67-26 in their recent league game against Agape Christian (Energy, IL)