Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Trico Pioneers (Campbell Hill, IL), 40-29 in a league match.

With the victory, Christopher advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Bearcats host Goreville (Goreville, IL) to meet the Blackcats in a Black Diamond - West match on Thursday, December 5. The Blackcats enter the match with a record of 0-6. Goreville lost 57-28 in their recent non-league match against Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL)

The Pioneers now own a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Vienna for a Black Diamond - West match on Thursday, December 5. Trico will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 51-35 league win over Sesser-Valier/Waltonville (Sesser, IL). The Eagles record now stands at 4-0.