The Cobden Appleknockers basketball team (Cobden, IL), was overwhelmed 61-28 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL)

The Bearcats now possess a 10-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Johnston City for a Black Diamond - West battle on Tuesday, February 7. Christopher will confront a Indians team coming off a 55-22 non-league win over Hardin County (Elizabethtown, IL). The Indians record now stands at 15-11.

The Appleknockers (10-14) will now prepare for their battle against Pope County (Golconda, IL). The Pirates come into the non-league battle with a 15-9 record. In their last battle, Pope County was overwhelmed by Thompsonville (Thompsonville, IL), 60-57, in a non-league battle.