Crab Orchard Trojans (Marion, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Cairo Pilots (Cairo, IL), 73-62 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Crab Orchard upgrades its record to 13-5 on the season. The Trojans host Thompsonville (Thompsonville, IL) to play the in a Greater Egyptian bout on Tuesday, January 30. The go into the bout with a record of 2-18. Thompsonville lost 67-57 in their recent non-league bout against Cairo (Cairo, IL)

Next up, the Pilots play the Thompsonville (Thompsonville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Cairo will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record. The go into the bout with a 2-17 record after their 74-46 non-league loss to Crab Orchard (Marion, IL).