Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Plainfield Central Wildcats (Plainfield, IL), 61-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Joliet Central upgrades its record to 2-6 on the season. The Steelmen host Romeoville (Romeoville, IL) to clash with the Spartans in a SouthWest Prairie - East bout on Thursday, December 7. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 6-2. Romeoville won 52-48 in their recent league bout against Joliet West (Joliet, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Plainfield South Cougars (Plainfield, IL) in a SouthWest Prairie - East bout, on Thursday, December 7. Plainfield Central will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 61-56 league win over Plainfield East (Plainfield, IL).