In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Belleville West Maroons basketball team scored a decisive 69-30 triumph over the Cahokia Comanches.

In their next game, the Maroons meet the Alton Redbirds (Alton, IL) in a Southwestern match, on Thursday, February 1. Belleville West will attempt to move on its 3-21 season record. The Redbirds enter the match with a 25-1 record after their 52-47 league win over O'Fallon (O'Fallon, IL).

With the defeat, Cahokia moves to 6-15 on the year. The Comanches travel to Carbondale (Carbondale, IL) to meet the Terriers in a South Seven match on Saturday, February 3. The Terriers enter the match with a record of 9-19. Carbondale lost 57-50 in their recent league match against Marion (Marion, IL)