Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Lemont Lemont HS (Lemont, IL), 60-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Joliet Central upgrades its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Steelmen travel to Oswego (Oswego, IL) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 28. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 4-11. Oswego won 52-49 in their recent non-league bout against Kaneland (Maple Park, IL)

Next up, the Lemont HS play the Kaneland Knights (Maple Park, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 28. Lemont will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 7-7 record after their 52-49 non-league loss to Oswego (Oswego, IL).