Illinois High School Basketball - Cairo routed by Central
February 6, 2025: Cairo, IL 62914
Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Cairo Pilots (Cairo, IL), 69-33 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Central upgrades its record to 8-12 on the year. The Tigers host Kennett (Kennett, MO) to face the Indians in a Southeast Missouri match on Monday, February 10. The Indians enter the match with a record of 10-11. Kennett lost 70-48 in their recent non-league match against East Carter (Ellsinore, MO)
The Pilots now sport a 3-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Benton for a non-league match on Friday, February 7. Cairo will face a Rangers squad coming off a 44-31 league loss to Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL). The Rangers record now stands at 10-16.