Okaw Valley Timberwolves (Bethany, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Central A & M Raiders (Moweaqua, IL), 57-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Okaw Valley upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Timberwolves travel to Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (Windsor, IL) to meet the in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 19. The enter the match with a record of 4-7. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg lost 73-48 in their recent non-league match against Brownstown/St. Elmo (St. Elmo, IL)

With the defeat, Central A & M moves to 2-6 on the year. The Raiders host Mt. Pulaski (Mt. Pulaski, IL) to meet the Hilltoppers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 16. The Hilltoppers enter the match with a record of 2-7. Mt. Pulaski lost 55-44 in their recent league match against Athens (Athens, IL)