The West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] Cougars topped the visiting Marquette Catholic Explorers basketball team by a final score of 54-46 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Seymour Indians (Payson, IL) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, February 8. West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] will attempt to move on its 20-7 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 14-12 record after their 75-70 non-league loss to Lake Forest Academy (Lake Forest, IL).

With the defeat, Marquette Catholic moves to 15-12 on the year. The Explorers host Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL) to face the Lions in a Gateway game on Tuesday, February 7. The Lions enter the game with a record of 14-12. Maryville Christian won 48-36 in their recent league game against Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL)