The Hardin County Cougars routed the host Cobden Appleknockers basketball team by a final score of 64-27 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) in a Greater Egyptian game, on Friday, January 12. Hardin County will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 8-9 record after their 69-57 non-league win over Century (Ullin, IL).

With the defeat, Cobden moves to 9-8 on the year. The Appleknockers host Dongola (Dongola, IL) to face the Demons in a South Egyptian game on Thursday, January 11. The Demons enter the game with a record of 1-15. Dongola lost 60-34 in their recent league game against Agape Christian (Energy, IL)