In Tuesday's league match, the host Sesser-Valier Red Devils basketball team scored a tight 49-45 triumph over the Waltonville Spartans.

In their next game, the Red Devils meet the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a Black Diamond - West match, on Friday, February 10. Sesser-Valier will attempt to move on its 8-16 season record. The Blackcats enter the match with a 18-8 record after their 77-72 non-league win over Webber (Bluford, IL).

With the defeat, Waltonville moves to 11-15 on the year. The Spartans travel to Johnston City (Johnston City, IL) to meet the Indians in a non-league match on Friday, February 10. The Indians enter the match with a record of 16-11. Johnston City won 47-43 in their recent league match against Christopher (Christopher, IL)