Illinois High School Basketball - Chester overwhelms Goreville
January 29, 2019: Chester, IL 62233 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL) and the visiting Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL), saw Chester's basketball squad wallop Goreville by a tally of 72-48.
With the victory, Chester improves its record to 20-5 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets travel to Vienna (Vienna, IL) to play the Eagles in a Black Diamond - West challenge on Friday, February 1. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 11-15. Vienna lost 60-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Cobden (Cobden, IL)
Next up, the Blackcats play the Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) in a Black Diamond - West challenge, on Friday, February 1. Goreville will attempt to improve on its 12-12 season record. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a 9-14 record after their 49-43 league win over Trico (Campbell Hill, IL).