Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Plainfield Central Wildcats (Plainfield, IL), 56-51 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Joliet Central upgrades its record to 13-16 on the year. The Steelmen host Stagg (Palos Hills, IL) to face the Chargers in a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. The Chargers enter the match with a record of 15-14. Stagg lost 61-28 in their recent league match against Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, IL)

The Wildcats now sport a 4-22 record. They put it on the line next when they host Evergreen Park for a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. Plainfield Central will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 49-23 league win over Richards (Oak Lawn, IL). The Mustangs record now stands at 17-10.