In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Forreston Cardinals basketball team scored a decisive 71-44 triumph over the Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Orangeville Broncos (Orangeville, IL) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 21. Forreston will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Broncos enter the match with a 3-7 record after their 48-44 non-league loss to Warren (Warren, IL).

With the defeat, Ashton-Franklin Center moves to 2-11 on the year. The Raiders travel to Polo (Polo, IL) to meet the Marcos in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South match on Tuesday, January 2. The Marcos enter the match with a record of 4-5. Polo lost 49-39 in their recent non-league match against Lena-Winslow (Lena, IL)