Mt. Zion Braves (Mt. Zion, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Charleston Trojans (Charleston, IL), 65-16 in a league match.

With the victory, Mt. Zion upgrades its record to 17-11 on the year. The Braves travel to Springfield Southeast (Springfield, IL) to face the Spartans in a non-league game on Monday, February 9. The Spartans go into the game with a record of 13-13. Springfield Southeast won 58-19 in their recent league game against Jacksonville (Jacksonville, IL)

With the loss, Charleston falls to 4-23 on the campaign. The Trojans host Decatur Eisenhower (Decatur, IL) to confront the Panthers in a non-league game on Monday, February 9. The Panthers go into the game with a record of 2-22. Decatur Eisenhower lost 56-25 in their recent league game against Glenwood (Chatham, IL)