The Roanoke-Benson Rockets ran past the host Marquette Crusaders basketball team by a final score of 54-44 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Rockets face the Ridgeview Mustangs (Colfax, IL) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 19. Roanoke-Benson will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record.

With the defeat, Marquette moves to 1-4 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Putnam County (Granville, IL) to face the Panthers in a Tri-County game on Wednesday, December 14. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 8-5. Putnam County won 44-26 in their recent league game against Henry-Senachwine/Lowpoint-Washburn (Henry, IL)