The Tuscola Warriors topped the host Monticello Sages basketball team by a final score of 42-32 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Warriors face the Shelbyville Rams (Shelbyville, IL) in a Central Illinois game, on Friday, January 6. Tuscola will attempt to move on its 14-1 season record.

With the defeat, Monticello moves to 8-5 on the year. The Sages host Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL) to face the Wooden Shoes in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Wooden Shoes enter the game with a record of 10-1. Teutopolis won 75-50 in their recent non-league game against Charleston (Charleston, IL)