Nokomis Redskins (Nokomis, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Litchfield Purple Panthers (Litchfield, IL), 65-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Nokomis upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Redskins travel to Shelbyville (Shelbyville, IL) to clash with the Rams in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 28. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 8-3.

Next up, the Purple Panthers clash with the Carlinville Cavaliers (Carlinville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 26. Litchfield will attempt to upgrade on its 6-4 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 3-6 record after their 40-39 non-league win over Pawnee (Pawnee, IL).