The Clinton Maroons basketball squad (Clinton, IL), lost 52-41 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers (Mt. Pulaski, IL)

With the victory, Mt. Pulaski advances its record to 18-7 on the year. The Hilltoppers host Decatur Eisenhower (Decatur, IL) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Thursday, February 13. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 2-24. Decatur Eisenhower lost 49-33 in their recent league test against Jacksonville (Jacksonville, IL)

The Maroons (23-6) will now prepare for their test against Cerro Gordo/Bement (Cerro Gordo, IL). The Broncos come into the non-league test with a 6-20 record.