In Thursday's league match, the host Hillsboro Hiltoppers basketball team scored a decisive 71-39 triumph over the Gillespie Miners.

In their next game, the Hiltoppers meet the Lincolnwood Lancers (Raymond, IL) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 30. Hillsboro will attempt to better on its 16-10 season record. The Lancers enter the match with a 7-17 record after their 57-41 non-league loss to Granite City (Granite City, IL).

With the defeat, Gillespie moves to 14-13 on the year. The Miners host South Fork (Kincaid, IL) to meet the Ponies in a non-league match on Monday, January 30. The Ponies enter the match with a record of 14-10. South Fork won 49-8 in their recent non-league match against North Greene (White Hall, IL)