Illinois High School Basketball - Frankfort nudges Goreville
December 15, 2018: Goreville, IL 62939 Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL), 70-66 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Frankfort upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Redbirds host Marion (Marion, IL) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 18. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 4-6. Marion won 65-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Rantoul (Rantoul, IL)
Next up, the Blackcats play the Trico Pioneers (Campbell Hill, IL) in a Black Diamond - West challenge, on Friday, January 4. Goreville will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record.