Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon trounced by Centralia
December 1, 2023: Centralia, IL 62801 In Friday's league match, the host Centralia Orphans basketball team scored a decisive 57-36 triumph over the Mt. Vernon Rams.
In their next game, the Orphans face the Mattoon Greenwave (Mattoon, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 2. Centralia will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Greenwave enter the match with a 2-3 record after their 65-55 league loss to Mahomet-Seymour (Mahomet, IL).
With the defeat, Mt. Vernon moves to 3-1 on the year. The Rams host Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL) to face the Indians in a non-league match on Saturday, December 2. The Indians enter the match with a record of 2-1.