In Thursday's league match, the visiting Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs basketball team scored a decisive 64-41 triumph over the Heyworth Hornets.

In their next game, the Chiefs meet the Fisher Bunnies (Fisher, IL) in a Heart Of Illinois match, on Monday, January 9. Deer Creek-Mackinaw will attempt to better on its 16-3 season record. The Bunnies enter the match with a 6-9 record after their 53-24 non-league win over Westville (Westville, IL).

With the defeat, Heyworth moves to 11-8 on the year. The Hornets travel to Ridgeview (Colfax, IL) to meet the Mustangs in a Heart Of Illinois match on Monday, January 9. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 7-12. Ridgeview won 36-34 in their recent league match against Lexington (Lexington, IL)