DeKalb Barbs (DeKalb, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL), 60-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, DeKalb moves its record to 6-3 on the year. The Barbs host Waubonsie Valley (Aurora, IL) to face the Warriors in a DuPage Valley game on Friday, December 15. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 8-0. Waubonsie Valley won 52-39 in their recent league game against Metea Valley (Aurora, IL)

With the defeat, Dixon moves to 8-1 on the year. The Dukes & duchesses host Stillman Valley (Stillman Valley, IL) to face the Cardinals in a Big Northern game on Thursday, December 14. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 1-2. Stillman Valley lost 62-47 in their recent non-league game against Mendota (Mendota, IL)