In Thursday's league match, the host Forreston Cardinals basketball team scored a decisive 54-13 triumph over the Milledgeville Missiles.

With the victory, Forreston improves its record to 10-10 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Rosary (Aurora, IL) to play the Royals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 14. The Royals come into the challenge with a record of 3-15. Rosary lost 60-29 in their recent league challenge against Resurrection (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Missiles play the Polo Marcos (Polo, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South challenge, on Wednesday, January 18. Milledgeville will attempt to improve on its 1-11 season record. The Marcos come into the challenge with a 11-9 record after their 54-34 non-league win over Pearl City (Pearl City, IL).