Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals (Norris City, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Thompsonville (Thompsonville, IL), 43-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield upgrades its record to 7-20 on the season. The Fighting Cardinals host Crab Orchard (Marion, IL) to clash with the Trojans in a non-league bout on Friday, February 9. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 19-7. Crab Orchard won 94-74 in their recent league bout against Carrier Mills-Stonefort (Carrier Mills, IL)

Next up, the clash with the Galatia Bearcats (Galatia, IL) in a Greater Egyptian game, on Tuesday, February 13. Thompsonville will attempt to move on its 4-26 season record. The Bearcats enter the game with a 17-10 record after their 55-42 non-league win over Agape Christian (Energy, IL).