Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Illini West Chargers (Carthage, IL) and the host Pittsfield Saukees (Pittsfield, IL), saw Illini West's basketball squad overcome Pittsfield by a tally of 58-50.

With the victory, Illini West improves its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Monmouth-Roseville (Monmouth, IL) to play the Titans in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 7-7. Monmouth-Roseville won 49-17 in their recent non-league challenge against Liberty (Liberty, IL)

Next up, the Saukees play the Pleasant Plains Cardinals (Pleasant Plains, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Pittsfield will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 73-72 non-league win over Effingham (Effingham, IL).