Polo Marcos (Polo, IL) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Fulton Steamers (Fulton, IL), 38-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Polo upgrades its record to 13-15 on the campaign. The Marcos travel to Forreston (Forreston, IL) to play the Cardinals in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 11-17. Forreston lost 51-29 in their recent league bout against Fulton (Fulton, IL)

Next up, the Steamers play the Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South bout, on Friday, February 10. Fulton will attempt to upgrade on its 20-7 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 11-16 record after their 56-27 league loss to Eastland (Lanark, IL).