Fulton Steamers (Fulton, IL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Polo Marcos (Polo, IL), 50-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Fulton upgrades its record to 19-11 on the campaign. The Steamers travel to Ashton-Franklin Center (Ashton, IL) to play the Raiders in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 5-23. Ashton-Franklin Center won 61-49 in their recent league bout against Amboy (Amboy, IL)

Next up, the Marcos confront the Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Polo will attempt to improve on its 14-12 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 10-16 record after their 52-46 non-league win over Durand (Durand, IL).