In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Mt. Zion Braves basketball team scored a decisive 63-42 triumph over the Sterling Golden Warriors.

In their next game, the Braves meet the Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) in a Apollo match, on Friday, January 5. Mt. Zion will attempt to move on its 15-0 season record.

With the defeat, Sterling moves to 12-3 on the year. The Golden warriors host Galesburg (Galesburg, IL) to meet the Silver Streaks in a Western Big 6 match on Friday, January 5. The Silver Streaks enter the match with a record of 5-12. Galesburg lost 66-56 in their recent non-league match against Rochester (Rochester, IL)