Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Century Centurions (Ullin, IL) and the host Cobden Appleknockers (Cobden, IL), saw Century's basketball squad overcome Cobden by a tally of 49-32.

With the victory, Century improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Centurions host Pope County (Golconda, IL) to confront the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 10. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 7-9. Pope County won 65-52 in their recent league challenge against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (Norris City, IL)

Next up, the Appleknockers confront the Hardin County Cougars (Elizabethtown, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Cobden will attempt to advance on its 9-7 season record. The Cougars go into the test with a 4-8 record after their 75-45 non-league loss to Massac County (Metropolis, IL).