In Thursday's league match, the host Reed-Custer Comets basketball team scored a tight 39-36 triumph over the Coal City Coalers.

In their next game, the Comets meet the Streator Bulldogs (Streator, IL) in a Illinois Central 8 match, on Monday, February 6. Reed-Custer will attempt to move on its 14-15 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 4-25 record after their 71-19 league loss to Herscher (Herscher, IL).

With the defeat, Coal City moves to 19-7 on the year. The Coalers host Lisle (Lisle, IL) to meet the Lions in a Illinois Central 8 match on Monday, February 6. The Lions enter the match with a record of 8-21. Lisle won 53-36 in their recent non-league match against Holy Trinity (Chicago, IL)