Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon nipped by Fairfield
January 20, 2018: Fairfield, IL 62837 The Fairfield Mules tipped the visiting Mt. Vernon Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 64-57 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Mules face the Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL) in a Black Diamond - East game, on Friday, January 26. Fairfield will attempt to move on its 8-6 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 7-13 record after their 66-60 non-league win over Egyptian (Tamms, IL).
With the defeat, Mt. Vernon moves to 0-15 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Edwards County (Albion, IL) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 23. The Lions enter the game with a record of 8-11. Edwards County lost 68-46 in their recent non-league game against Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL)