In Thursday's league match, the host Staunton Bulldogs basketball team scored a decisive 55-25 triumph over the Gillespie Miners.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Pawnee Indians (Pawnee, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 4. Staunton will attempt to move on its 22-6 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 7-22 record after their 53-22 league loss to New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly (New Berlin, IL).

With the defeat, Gillespie moves to 15-14 on the year. The Miners host North Mac (Virden, IL) to meet the Panthers in a South Central match on Monday, February 6. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 14-15. North Mac lost 83-58 in their recent league match against Hillsboro (Hillsboro, IL)