In Friday's league match, the host Centralia Orphans basketball team scored a good 46-29 triumph over the Marion Wildcats.

In their next game, the Orphans meet the Carbondale Terriers (Carbondale, IL) in a South Seven match, on Tuesday, December 20. Centralia will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Terriers enter the match with a 5-5 record after their 59-47 non-league loss to Carterville (Carterville, IL).

With the defeat, Marion moves to 4-6 on the year. The Wildcats host Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL) to meet the Rams in a South Seven match on Tuesday, December 20. The Rams enter the match with a record of 7-2. Mt. Vernon won 72-57 in their recent league match against Cahokia (Cahokia, IL)