In Tuesday's league match, the host Charleston Trojans basketball team scored a decisive 67-45 triumph over the Effingham Flaming Hearts.

In their next game, the Trojans meet the Mt. Zion Braves (Mt. Zion, IL) in a Apollo match, on Wednesday, February 7. Charleston will attempt to move on its 11-15 season record. The Braves enter the match with a 25-1 record after their 79-39 non-league win over Rantoul (Rantoul, IL).

With the defeat, Effingham moves to 3-26 on the year. The Flaming hearts travel to Alton (Alton, IL) to meet the Redbirds in a non-league match on Saturday, February 10. The Redbirds enter the match with a record of 15-12.