Illinois High School Basketball - Goreville nudges Christopher
February 3, 2017: Christopher, IL 62822 Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL), 57-50 in a league bout.
With the win, Goreville upgrades its record to 15-7 on the season. The Blackcats travel to Harrisburg (Harrisburg, IL) to clash with the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 4. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 9-11. Harrisburg lost 61-50 in their recent league bout against Massac County (Metropolis, IL)
Next up, the Bearcats clash with the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL) in a Black Diamond - West bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Christopher will attempt to upgrade on its 12-11 season record. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a 14-6 record after their 62-56 league win over Vienna (Vienna, IL).