The Cobden Appleknockers ran past the host Shawnee Redskins basketball team by a final score of 32-23 in Thursday's league challenge.

With the victory, Cobden upgrades its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Appleknockers host Joppa-Maple Grove (Joppa, IL) to play the Rangers in a South Egyptian challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Rangers come into the challenge with a record of 1-6.

Next up, the Redskins play the Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers (Joppa, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 29. Shawnee will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 42-33 league loss to Century (Ullin, IL).