In Monday's non-league test, the Waltonville Spartans (Waltonville, IL) basketball squad got by the host Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL), by a final score of 70-63.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Crab Orchard Trojans (Marion, IL) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, January 7. Waltonville will attempt to upgrade on its 13-0 season record.

The Blackcats (10-2) will now prepare for their test against Vienna (Vienna, IL). The Eagles come into the Black Diamond - West test with a 9-3 record. In their last test, Vienna was nipped by Carterville (Carterville, IL), 46-42, in a non-league test.