The Sesser-Valier Red Devils nipped the host Trico Pioneers basketball squad by a final score of 54-50 in Wednesday's league outing.

Next up, the Red Devils meet the Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 8. Sesser-Valier will attempt to advance on its 7-15 season record. The Redbirds enter the match with a 6-17 record after their 52-23 non-league loss to Carterville (Carterville, IL).

The Pioneers now own a 6-20 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Zeigler-Royalton for a Black Diamond - West match on Friday, February 7. Trico will meet a Tornadoes squad coming off a 69-58 non-league loss to Sandoval (Sandoval, IL). The Tornadoes record now stands at 7-16.