The Christopher Bearcats were victorious over the host Johnston City Indians basketball squad by a final score of 54-46 in Wednesday's league outing.

Next, the Bearcats face the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a Black Diamond - West outing, on Friday, February 7. Christopher will attempt to upgrade on its 13-11 season record. The Blackcats enter the outing with a 20-2 record after their 80-49 league win over Johnston City (Johnston City, IL).

The Indians (8-14) will now prepare for their outing against Vienna (Vienna, IL). The Eagles enter the Black Diamond - West outing with a 16-8 record. In their last outing, Vienna was dropped by Herrin (Herrin, IL), 53-50, in a non-league outing.