The Sandoval Blackhawks basketball team (Sandoval, IL), was nudged 52-46 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Farina South Central Cougars (Farina, IL)

The Cougars now possess a 14-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Dieterich for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 11. Farina South Central will confront a Movin Maroons team coming off a 46-39 non-league win over Webber (Bluford, IL). The Movin Maroons record now stands at 14-16.

The Blackhawks (9-16) will now prepare for their battle against Dupo (Dupo, IL). The Tigers come into the non-league battle with a 13-11 record. In their last battle, Dupo edged Valmeyer (Valmeyer, IL), 49-34, in a league battle.