Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) and the visiting Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), saw Mt. Vernon's basketball squad overcome Marion by a tally of 63-52.

With the victory, Mt. Vernon improves its record to 20-5 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Carbondale (Carbondale, IL) to confront the Terriers in a South Seven challenge on Friday, February 20. The Terriers come into the challenge with a record of 20-5. Carbondale lost 62-49 in their recent league challenge against Centralia (Centralia, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Cahokia Comanches (Cahokia, IL) in a South Seven challenge, on Saturday, February 21. Marion will attempt to improve on its 7-12 season record. The Comanches come into the challenge with a 11-14 record after their 69-56 league loss to Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL).