Carterville @ Johnston City

Illinois High School Basketball - Carterville holds off Johnston City

(January 18, 2012: Carterville, IL 62918) Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Carterville Lions (Carterville, IL) and the visiting Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL), saw Carterville's basketball squad hold off Johnston City by a count of 43-38.

With the victory, Carterville upgrades its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Lions host Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL) to play the Panthers in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi challenge on Friday, January 27. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 11-3. Pinckneyville won 52-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Carlyle (Carlyle, IL)

Next up, the Indians play the Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 20. Johnston City will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 61-55 non-league loss to Woodlawn (Woodlawn, IL).