The Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine Wildcats basketball squad (Oblong, IL), was crushed 72-38 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL)

With the victory, Marshall advances its record to 14-10 on the year. The Lions host Newton (Newton, IL) to meet the Eagles in a Little Illini battle on Wednesday, February 11. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 18-10. Newton won 70-43 in their recent non-league battle against Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine (Oblong, IL)

The Wildcats now own a 14-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Edwards County for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 12. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine will battle a Lions team coming off a 61-38 league win over Hamilton County (McLeansboro, IL). The Lions record now stands at 24-5.