In Monday's league match, the visiting Cumberland Pirates basketball team scored a decisive 68-24 triumph over the Argenta-Oreana Bombers.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights (Arthur, IL) in a Lincoln Prairie match, on Thursday, February 9. Cumberland will attempt to move on its 16-12 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 18-9 record after their 51-38 league win over Arcola (Arcola, IL).

With the defeat, Argenta-Oreana moves to 3-22 on the year. The Bombers host Maroa-Forsyth (Maroa, IL) to meet the Trojans in a non-league match on Thursday, February 9. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 16-14. Maroa-Forsyth lost 59-58 in their recent league match against Auburn (Auburn, IL)