Illinois High School Basketball - Civic Memorial holds off Jersey
February 2, 2018: Jerseyville, IL 62052 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Civic Memorial Eagles (Bethalto, IL) and the host Jersey Panthers (Jerseyville, IL), saw Civic Memorial's basketball squad hold off Jersey by a tally of 60-58.
With the victory, Civic Memorial improves its record to 16-8 on the campaign. The Eagles host Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL) to confront the Indians in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 15-9. Mascoutah lost 84-66 in their recent non-league challenge against Columbia (Columbia, IL)
Next up, the Panthers confront the Carrollton Hawks (Carrollton, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Jersey will attempt to improve on its 11-11 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 8-12 record after their 63-50 league loss to West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] (Winchester, IL).