Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Vandalia Vandals (Vandalia, IL) and the visiting Gillespie Miners (Gillespie, IL), saw Vandalia's basketball squad overcome Gillespie by a tally of 84-66.

With the victory, Vandalia improves its record to 13-17 on the campaign. The Vandals travel to Robinson (Robinson, IL) to confront the Maroons in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 19. The Maroons come into the challenge with a record of 9-19. Robinson won 72-46 in their recent league challenge against Marshall (Marshall, IL)

Next up, the Miners confront the Staunton Bulldogs (Staunton, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 19. Gillespie will attempt to improve on its 8-23 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 15-15 record after their 50-41 league loss to North Mac (Virden, IL).