Sherrard Tigers (Sherrard, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Havana Ducks (Havana, IL), 49-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Sherrard upgrades its record to 8-1 on the year. The Tigers host Erie-Prophetstown (Erie, IL) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Thursday, December 19. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 1-6. Erie-Prophetstown lost 65-30 in their recent non-league match against Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL)

The Ducks now sport a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rushville-Industry for a non-league match on Thursday, December 19. Havana will face a Rockets squad coming off a 44-40 non-league win over Lewistown (Lewistown, IL). The Rockets record now stands at 3-8.