Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes (Abingdon, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Biggsville West Central Heat (Biggsville, IL), 46-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Abingdon/Avon upgrades its record to 10-17 on the season. The Tornadoes host Knoxville (Knoxville, IL) to clash with the Blue Bullets in a Lincoln Trail bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Blue Bullets go into the bout with a record of 18-10. Knoxville won 69-48 in their recent league bout against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] (Woodhull, IL)

Next up, the Heat clash with the ROWVA/Williamsfield Cougars (Oneida, IL) in a Lincoln Trail bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Biggsville West Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-25 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 20-9 record after their 57-45 league loss to Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL).