Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Trico Pioneers (Campbell Hill, IL), 38-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Johnston City advances its record to 20-7 on the year. The Indians travel to Vienna (Vienna, IL) to face the Eagles in a Black Diamond - West match on Monday, February 10. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 26-2. Vienna won 84-34 in their recent non-league match against Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL)

The Pioneers now own a 14-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Goreville for a Black Diamond - West match on Monday, February 10. Trico will face a Blackcats squad coming off a 2-0 league loss to Vienna (Vienna, IL). The Blackcats record now stands at 2-21.