Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the DeKalb Barbs (DeKalb, IL) and the host Neuqua Valley Wildcats (Naperville, IL), saw DeKalb's basketball squad knock off Neuqua Valley by a tally of 54-46.

With the victory, DeKalb improves its record to 19-7 on the campaign. The Barbs host Naperville Central (Naperville, IL) to play the Redhawks in a DuPage Valley challenge on Friday, February 9. The Redhawks come into the challenge with a record of 9-20. Naperville Central won 53-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Oswego (Oswego, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Waubonsie Valley Warriors (Aurora, IL) in a DuPage Valley challenge, on Friday, February 9. Neuqua Valley will attempt to improve on its 20-8 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 23-1 record after their 71-56 non-league loss to Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook, IL).