Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine (Oblong, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Brownstown/St. Elmo Eagles (St. Elmo, IL), 56-51 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine advances its record to 11-14 on the year. The travel to Farina South Central (Farina, IL) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 17-11. Farina South Central lost 67-55 in their recent non-league match against Mulberry Grove (Mulberry Grove, IL)

The Eagles now own a 12-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ramsey for a match on Tuesday, February 18. Brownstown/St. Elmo will face a Rams squad coming off a 80-33 league loss to Patoka (Patoka, IL). The Rams record now stands at 1-23.