ELDORADO — Day one at the Eldorado Holiday Tournament did not disappoint.

The Centralia Orphans remain atop the rankings once again, this time unanimously, after beating previously ranked #2 Mt. Vernon 57–39.

This year’s preseason field has a strong balance of returning talent across all classes, and we’re excited for what should be an electric basketball season in Southern Illinois.

Trivia Thursday #9 In the 2017 football season, the Herrin Tigers scored the most points during the regular season, putting up an impressive 439 points. They kept that momentum going in the postseason, finishing the year with 510 total points. In the first round of the playoffs, Herrin defeated the Paris Tigers 63-28. The Tigers ended their season with a 10-2 record, falling in the Class 4A quarterfinals to the eventual state champions, the Rochester Rockets, by a score of 56