In Saturday's non-league test, the Centralia Orphans (Centralia, IL) basketball squad got by the visiting Evanston Wildkits (Evanston, IL), by a score of 54-53.

Next, the Orphans encounter the Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) in a South Seven test, on Saturday, January 4. Centralia will attempt to improve on its 11-3 season record. The Wildcats come into the test with a 11-3 record after their 76-53 non-league win over Limestone (Bartonville, IL).

The Wildkits (12-2) will now prepare for their test against Glenbrook South (Glenview, IL). The Titans come into the Central Suburban - South test with a 11-5 record.