In Saturday's non-league match, the host Johnston City Indians basketball team scored a tight 49-42 triumph over the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes (Zeigler, IL) in a Black Diamond - West game, on Friday, January 27. Johnston City will attempt to move on its 13-9 season record. The Tornadoes enter the game with a 4-10 record after their 60-50 non-league win over Elverado (Elkville, IL).

With the defeat, Anna-Jonesboro moves to 8-15 on the year. The Wildcats host Carterville (Carterville, IL) to face the Lions in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi game on Friday, January 27. The Lions enter the game with a record of 14-5.