In Friday's league match, the host Johnston City Indians basketball team scored a decisive 71-41 triumph over the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Vienna Eagles (Vienna, IL) in a Black Diamond - West match, on Saturday, December 16. Johnston City will attempt to move on its 2-7 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 77-38 non-league win over Pope County (Golconda, IL).

With the defeat, Zeigler-Royalton moves to 2-5 on the year. The Tornadoes travel to Agape Christian (Energy, IL) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Monday, December 18. The Knights enter the match with a record of 3-3. Agape Christian won 58-40 in their recent league match against Dongola (Dongola, IL)