Athens visits Illini Central in nonleague showdown — Friday, Feb. 13

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Athens (Warriors) travels to Illini Central (Cougars) for a nonleague boys basketball game on Friday, Feb. 13. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Central at Illini Central in Mason City, Ill. — the game page is on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6158298-athens-vs-illini-central

Quick game details

When: Friday, Feb. 13 — 7:30 p.m. Central (listed as 5:30 p.m. PST on the schedule; converted to local time in Mason City)

Where: Illini Central (Mason City, Ill.)

Home: Illini Central Cougars — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/166254-illini-central-cougars (Fans: 1)

Away: Athens Warriors — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/162362-athens-warriors (Fans: 3)

Why this one matters

The Cougars host a familiar opponent in Athens; the teams last met Feb. 14, 2025, in Athens, Ill., with the Warriors edging Illini Central 29-22 (full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/4972088-illini-central-vs-athens). Expect a physical, low-possession game if the teams replicate that pace and defensive tone.

Streaming and ticket information

Athens stream: NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/athens-high-school-athens-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Illini Central stream: NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only use the official NFHS links above for live video; no ticket links were provided.)

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