The Johnston City Indians routed the host Hardin County Cougars basketball team by a final score of 61-39 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Indians face the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 2. Johnston City will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Blackcats enter the game with a 2-1 record after their 60-52 non-league win over Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL).

With the defeat, Hardin County moves to 1-3 on the year. The Cougars host Hamilton County (McLeansboro, IL) to face the Foxes in a non-league game on Saturday, December 3. The Foxes enter the game with a record of 1-3. Hamilton County lost 54-50 in their recent non-league game against Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL)