Illini West Chargers (Carthage, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host West Prairie Cyclones (Sciota, IL), 61-6 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Illini West advances its record to 15-12 on the year. The Chargers host Pleasant Hill/Western (Pleasant Hill, IL) to face the Wolves in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 6-10.

The Cyclones now own a 2-22 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] for a non-league match on Saturday, February 1. West Prairie will face a Spartans squad coming off a 53-22 league loss to Wethersfield (Kewanee, IL). The Spartans record now stands at 12-12.