Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Stockton Blackhawks (Stockton, IL) and the visiting West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL), saw Stockton's basketball squad hold off West Carroll by a tally of 42-39.

With the victory, Stockton improves its record to 5-21 on the campaign. The Blackhawks travel to East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL) to play the Warriors in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge on Friday, February 3. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-15. East Dubuque won 43-28 in their recent league challenge against Warren (Warren, IL)

Next up, the Thunder play the River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats (Hanover, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge, on Monday, February 6. West Carroll will attempt to improve on its 6-20 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 23-5 record after their 54-45 league loss to Galena (Galena, IL).