The Centralia Orphans are the new #1 team in the John A. Logan College SI Basketball Poll after they beat Herrin this past week. The two teams tied in total points but Centralia’s first place votes put them ahead of the Tigers.
Here’s a look at the Full Rankings:
| Rank | School (First Place Votes) | Points | Rank Last Week |
| 1 | Centralia (1) | 36 | 5 (+4) |
| 2 | Herrin | 36 | 1 (-1) |
| 3 | Mt. Vernon (2) | 34 | 2 (-1) |
| 4 | Breese Central | 32 | 4 (-) |
| – | Massac County | 32 | 3 (-1) |
| 6 | Pinckneyville | 21 | 7 (+1) |
| 7 | Columbia | 15 | 9 (+2) |
| 8 | Nashville | 12 | 10 (+2) |
| – | Carterville | 12 | 6 (-2) |
| 10 | Vienna | 8 | 8 (-2) |
Also receiving votes: Carmi-White County 7, Teutopolis 7, Centralia CORL 5, Steeleville 5, Benton 3, Mt. Carmel 3, Olney 3, Marion 2, Mounds Meridian 2
Southern Illinois Coaches interested in participating in the Coaches Poll can email mattv@riverradio.net to be included in the weekly poll.
