Fulton Steamers (Fulton, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Stark County Rebels (Toulon, IL), 49-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Fulton upgrades its record to 5-9 on the year. The Steamers travel to Lena-Winslow (Lena, IL) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 9-3. Lena-Winslow lost 47-39 in their recent non-league match against Galena (Galena, IL)

The Rebels now sport a 2-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bureau Valley for a Lincoln Trail match on Tuesday, January 7.