Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mendota Trojans (Mendota, IL) and the visiting Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL), saw Mendota's basketball squad overcome Stillman Valley by a tally of 60-43.

With the victory, Mendota improves its record to 11-14 on the campaign. The Trojans host Kewanee (Kewanee, IL) to confront the Boilermakers in a Three Rivers - East challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Boilermakers come into the challenge with a record of 18-7. Kewanee won 55-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Lutheran Crusaders (Rockford, IL) in a Big Northern challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Stillman Valley will attempt to improve on its 2-19 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 17-9 record after their 73-65 league win over Rock Falls (Rock Falls, IL).