Clinton Maroons (Clinton, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons (Gibson City, IL), 53-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Clinton advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Maroons travel to Tuscola (Tuscola, IL) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 13-0. Tuscola won 54-38 in their recent non-league match against Monticello (Monticello, IL)

The Falcons now own a 7-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Eureka for a Heart of Illinois match on Friday, January 10.