Beecher Bobcats (Beecher, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Momence Momence Athletics (Momence, IL), 35-24 in a league challenge.

With the victory, Beecher improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Bobcats travel to Gardner-South Wilmington (Gardner, IL) to confront the Panthers in a River Valley challenge on Monday, December 18. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 9-5. Gardner-South Wilmington won 43-40 in their recent league challenge against Clifton Central (Clifton, IL)

Next up, the Momence Athletics confront the Grant Park Dragons (Grant Park, IL) in a River Valley challenge, on Monday, December 18. Momence will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record.