Illinois High School Basketball - Effingham ripped by Centralia
January 17, 2024: Effingham, IL 62401 In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Centralia Orphans basketball team scored a decisive 77-37 triumph over the Effingham Flaming Hearts.
In their next game, the Orphans meet the Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 19. Centralia will attempt to better on its 20-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 8-13 record after their 57-39 non-league win over Champaign Central (Champaign, IL).
With the defeat, Effingham moves to 2-20 on the year. The Flaming hearts travel to Champaign Central (Champaign, IL) to meet the Maroons in a non-league match on Saturday, January 20. The Maroons enter the match with a record of 8-12. Champaign Central lost 57-39 in their recent non-league match against Salem (Salem, IL)