The Johnston City Indians basketball team (Johnston City, IL), dropped 65-48 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL)

The Blackcats now possess a 27-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Trico for a Black Diamond - West battle on Friday, February 16. Goreville will confront a Pioneers team coming off a 64-27 non-league win over Shawnee (Wolf Lake, IL). The Pioneers record now stands at 6-23.

The Indians (10-20) will now prepare for their battle against Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL). The Red Devils come into the Black Diamond - West battle with a 9-18 record. In their last battle, Sesser-Valier beat Christopher (Christopher, IL), 57-49, in a league battle.