Amboy Clippers (Amboy, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host LaMoille Lions (LaMoille, IL), 51-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Amboy upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Clippers host Earlville (Earlville, IL) to clash with the Red Raiders in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 6. The Red Raiders go into the bout with a record of 6-0. Earlville won 64-40 in their recent league bout against Newark (Newark, IL)

Next up, the Lions clash with the Henry-Senachwine Mallards (Henry, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 4. LaMoille will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Mallards go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 47-41 league loss to Midland (Varna, IL).