Illinois High School Basketball - Centralia nips Marion
February 2, 2024: Centralia, IL 62801 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Centralia Orphans (Centralia, IL) and the visiting Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), saw Centralia's basketball squad hold off Marion by a tally of 40-35.
With the victory, Centralia improves its record to 24-2 on the campaign. The Orphans host Salem (Salem, IL) to play the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 9-19. Salem lost 70-64 in their recent league challenge against Freeburg (Freeburg, IL)
Next up, the Wildcats play the Metro-East Lutheran Knights (Edwardsville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 3. Marion will attempt to improve on its 16-11 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 4-16 record after their 69-40 league loss to Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL).