Farina South Central Cougars (Farina, IL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Cisne Runnin' Lions (Cisne, IL), 65-33 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Farina South Central advances its record to 16-8 on the year. The Cougars travel to Brownstown/St. Elmo (St. Elmo, IL) to meet the Eagles in a National Trail match on Friday, February 7. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 11-12. Brownstown/St. Elmo lost 62-25 in their recent league match against Dieterich (Dieterich, IL)

The Runnin' Lions now own a 6-17 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Woodlawn for a Midland Trail match on Friday, February 7. Cisne will meet a Cardinals squad coming off a 74-44 non-league win over Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL). The Cardinals record now stands at 16-8.