Alton Redbirds (Alton, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting O'Fallon Panthers (O'Fallon, IL), 47-41 in a league match.

With the victory, Alton upgrades its record to 7-1 on the year. The Redbirds travel to Pattonville (Maryland Heights, MO) to face the Pirates in a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 2-0. Pattonville won 50-49 in their recent non-league match against St. Charles (St. Charles, MO)

The Panthers now sport a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mascoutah for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. O'Fallon will face a Indians squad coming off a 50-39 league loss to Waterloo (Waterloo, IL). The Indians record now stands at 3-3.