The Clay City Eels routed the host North Central Thunderbirds basketball team by a final score of 67-41 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Eels face the Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots (Terre Haute, IN) in a non-league game, on Saturday, February 10. Clay City will attempt to move on its 15-4 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 18-3 record after their 56-35 league win over Bloomington North (Bloomington, IN).

With the defeat, North Central moves to 9-10 on the year. The Thunderbirds host Linton-Stockton (Linton, IN) to face the Miners in a Southwestern Indiana game on Friday, February 16. The Miners enter the game with a record of 16-4.