In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Mt. Vernon Rams basketball team scored a tight 59-54 triumph over the Centralia Orphans.

In their next game, the Rams face the Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) in a South Seven match, on Thursday, December 7. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 69-40 non-league loss to Goreville (Goreville, IL).

With the defeat, Centralia moves to 4-3 on the year. The Orphans travel to Cahokia (Cahokia, IL) to face the Comanches in a South Seven match on Thursday, December 7. The Comanches enter the match with a record of 2-4. Cahokia lost 59-30 in their recent non-league match against Jersey (Jerseyville, IL)