Kewanee Boilermakers (Kewanee, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Mendota Trojans (Mendota, IL), 56-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Kewanee upgrades its record to 19-7 on the season. The Boilermakers host Hall (Spring Valley, IL) to play the Red Devils in a Three Rivers - East bout on Friday, February 9. The Red Devils go into the bout with a record of 11-13. Hall lost 59-48 in their recent league bout against Bureau Valley (Manlius, IL)

Next up, the Trojans play the Bureau Valley Storm (Manlius, IL) in a Three Rivers - East bout, on Friday, February 9. Mendota will attempt to upgrade on its 11-15 season record. The Storm go into the bout with a 14-13 record after their 59-48 league win over Hall (Spring Valley, IL).