Illinois High School Basketball - Hartsburg-Emden nudges Tri-Valley
February 2, 2010: Hartsburg, IL 62643 Hartsburg-Emden Staggs (Hartsburg, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Tri-Valley Vikings (Downs, IL), 49-44 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Hartsburg-Emden upgrades its record to 11-12 on the season. The Staggs host Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL) to encounter the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, February 5. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 10-8. Illini Bluffs lost 55-52 in their recent non-league bout against Williamsfield (Williamsfield, IL)
Next up, the Vikings encounter the Blue Ridge Knights (Farmer City, IL) in a Heart of Illinois bout, on Friday, February 5. Tri-Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 9-12 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 3-18 record after their 78-54 league loss to Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL).