Staunton Bulldogs (Staunton, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Litchfield Purple Panthers (Litchfield, IL), 44-26 in a league match.

With the victory, Staunton advances its record to 21-5 on the year. The Bulldogs host Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran (Pawnee, IL) to face the in a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. The enter the match with a record of 16-12. Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran lost 57-32 in their recent non-league match against Carrollton (Carrollton, IL)

The Purple Panthers now own a 10-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to North Greene for a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. Litchfield will face a Spartans squad coming off a 70-27 non-league loss to Pittsfield (Pittsfield, IL). The Spartans record now stands at 5-19.