Ryan Roddy
Section618.com

MARION — The Centralia Orphans remain undefeated in the South Seven Conference with 41-28 win at Marion Tuesday night, improving to 20-2 for the season, 6-0 in the conference. Senior Davin Tabor led the Centralia attack with 18 points, with 16 of those coming in the second half.

It was a low scoring first half as Marion led 13-8 after two quarters. The Orphans offense came alive after the half with Carson True and Koby Wilmoth each hitting three-pointers early in the third, and that set the tone, while their defense remained tight. Centralia outscored Marion 33-15 the final two quarters.

Rayzhaun Bardo led the Wildcats with 15 points. Marion is now 11-10 overall, 3-2 in the South Seven.

Centralia will play at Mt.Vernon Friday night, while Marion will host Belleville Althoff. Both the Orphans and Wildcats will play in the Pinckneyville Shootout Saturday. Marion will play Carnahan at 2:30, while Centralia will battle Mascoutah at 7:00 pm.