Lowpoint-Washburn Wildcats (Washburn, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host DePue Little Giants (DePue, IL), 65-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lowpoint-Washburn upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Wildcats travel to DeLand-Weldon (DeLand, IL) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 15. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 0-7. DeLand-Weldon lost 73-20 in their recent league bout against Arthur-Okaw Christian (Arthur, IL)

Next up, the Little Giants clash with the Stark County Rebels (Toulon, IL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 15. DePue will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 72-40 non-league win over Lowpoint-Washburn (Washburn, IL).