In Thursday's non-league match, the host Lena-Winslow Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 66-28 triumph over the Stockton Blackhawks.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Pearl City Wolves (Pearl City, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - North match, on Friday, February 9. Lena-Winslow will attempt to move on its 18-8 season record. The Wolves enter the match with a 13-15 record after their 56-55 league loss to Orangeville (Orangeville, IL).

With the defeat, Stockton moves to 7-18 on the year. The Blackhawks host Scales Mound (Scales Mound, IL) to confront the Hornets in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 21-8. Scales Mound lost 62-54 in their recent league challenge against East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL)