The Centralia Orphans topped the host Cahokia Comanches basketball team by a final score of 69-61 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Orphans face the Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) in a South Seven game, on Friday, December 16. Centralia will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 4-5 record after their 65-46 non-league loss to Massac County (Metropolis, IL).

With the defeat, Cahokia moves to 0-5 on the year. The Comanches travel to Nashville (Nashville, IL) to face the Hornets in a non-league game on Saturday, December 10. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 4-2. Nashville won 52-38 in their recent league game against Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL)