The Mercer County Golden Eagles basketball squad (Aledo, IL), was crushed 59-33 in Friday's league battle with the host Riverdale Rams (Port Byron, IL)

With the victory, Riverdale advances its record to 18-9 on the year. The Rams travel to Indian Creek (Shabbona, IL) to meet the Timberwolves in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 15. The Timberwolves enter the battle with a record of 18-9. Indian Creek lost 47-44 in their recent non-league battle against Hinckley-Big Rock (Hinckley, IL)

The Golden Eagles now own a 12-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Sherrard for a Three Rivers - West battle on Tuesday, February 18. Mercer County will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 51-48 league win over Monmouth-Roseville (Monmouth, IL). The Tigers record now stands at 25-3.