Illini West Chargers (Carthage, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL), 61-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Illini West upgrades its record to 15-11 on the season. The Chargers host Camp Point Central (Camp Point, IL) to play the Panthers in a West Central bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 21-4. Camp Point Central won 63-29 in their recent non-league bout against Griggsville-Perry (Griggsville, IL)

Next up, the Little Giants play the Pekin Dragons (Pekin, IL) in a Mid-Illini bout, on Saturday, February 4. Canton will attempt to upgrade on its 5-20 season record. The Dragons go into the bout with a 10-14 record after their 53-41 league loss to Metamora (Metamora, IL).