Dwight Trojans (Dwight, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Putnam County Panthers (Granville, IL), 40-36 in a league match.

With the victory, Dwight upgrades its record to 5-5 on the year. The Trojans travel to Lexington (Lexington, IL) to face the Minutemen in a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. The Minutemen enter the match with a record of 2-6. Lexington lost 62-29 in their recent league match against Eureka (Eureka, IL)

The Panthers now sport a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Stark County for a non-league match on Wednesday, December 18. Putnam County will face a Rebels squad coming off a 63-18 non-league win over Peoria Heights (Peoria Heights, IL). The Rebels record now stands at 5-4.