Illinois High School Basketball - Centralia nipped by Mater Dei
January 31, 2023: Centralia, IL 62801 The Mater Dei Knights tipped the host Centralia Orphans basketball team by a final score of 46-44 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Knights face the Breese Central Cougars (Breese, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, February 3. Mater Dei will attempt to move on its 12-12 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 19-3 record after their 61-49 non-league win over Highland (Highland, IL).
With the defeat, Centralia moves to 19-5 on the year. The Orphans travel to Marion (Marion, IL) to face the Wildcats in a South Seven game on Friday, February 3. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 12-12. Marion won 68-47 in their recent non-league game against Newton (Newton, IL)