In Friday's league match, the host Canton Little Giants basketball team scored a tight 58-51 triumph over the Washington Panthers.

In their next game, the Little Giants face the Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL) in a Mid-Illini match, on Tuesday, February 6. Canton will attempt to move on its 22-7 season record. The Rockets enter the match with a 12-15 record after their 59-52 league win over Pekin (Pekin, IL).

With the defeat, Washington moves to 19-5 on the year. The Panthers host Dunlap (Dunlap, IL) to face the Eagles in a Mid-Illini match on Saturday, February 3. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 15-11. Dunlap lost 59-32 in their recent league match against Morton (Morton, IL)