The Tri-Valley Vikings basketball squad (Downs, IL), was nudged 44-37 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Bloomington Central Catholic Saints (Bloomington, IL)

With the victory, Bloomington Central Catholic advances its record to 6-5 on the year. The Saints host Peoria Christian (Peoria, IL) to meet the Chargers in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. The Chargers enter the battle with a record of 12-5. Peoria Christian lost 43-28 in their recent non-league battle against Macomb (Macomb, IL)

The Vikings now own a 10-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tolono Unity for a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. Tri-Valley will meet a Rockets squad coming off a 74-71 non-league loss to Centennial (Champaign, IL). The Rockets record now stands at 6-5.