The Iroquois West Raiders basketball squad (Gilman, IL), was nudged 30-27 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Hoopeston Cornjerkers (Hoopeston, IL)

With the victory, Hoopeston advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Cornjerkers host Georgetown-Ridge Farm (Georgetown, IL) to meet the Buffaloes in a battle on Friday, February 14. The Buffaloes enter the battle with a record of 2-2.

The Raiders now own a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Oakwood for a battle on Friday, February 7.