Cobden Appleknockers (Cobden, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Egyptian Pharaohs (Tamms, IL), 53-24 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cobden upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Appleknockers host Joppa-Maple Grove (Joppa, IL) to clash with the Rangers in a South Egyptian bout on Thursday, January 4. The Rangers go into the bout with a record of 6-8. Joppa-Maple Grove won 68-38 in their recent non-league bout against Egyptian (Tamms, IL)

Next up, the Pharaohs clash with the Hardin County Cougars (Elizabethtown, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Egyptian will attempt to upgrade on its 4-13 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 3-7 record after their 69-51 non-league loss to Edwards County (Albion, IL).