Hamilton County Foxes (McLeansboro, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Edwards County Lions (Albion, IL), 67-32 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hamilton County upgrades its record to 11-15 on the campaign. The Foxes travel to Gallatin County (Junction, IL) to play the Hawks in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 4. The Hawks come into the bout with a record of 9-13. Gallatin County won 54-41 in their recent non-league bout against Hardin County (Elizabethtown, IL)

Next up, the Lions play the Flora Wolves (Flora, IL) in a Black Diamond - East bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Edwards County will attempt to upgrade on its 5-18 season record. The Wolves come into the bout with a 15-11 record after their 45-33 non-league loss to Wayne City (Wayne City, IL).