In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Fulton Steamers basketball team scored a good 64-51 triumph over the Mercer County Golden Eagles.

In their next game, the Steamers face the Bureau Valley Storm (Manlius, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Fulton will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record. The Storm enter the match with a 4-10 record after their 69-42 league loss to Princeton (Princeton, IL).

With the defeat, Mercer County moves to 7-4 on the year. The Golden eagles travel to Monmouth United (Monmouth, IL) to face the Red Storm in a Lincoln Trail match on Tuesday, January 3. The Red Storm enter the match with a record of 6-8. Monmouth United lost 65-50 in their recent non-league match against Lewistown (Lewistown, IL)