Illinois High School Basketball - Sparta holds off Steeleville
January 2, 2024: Sparta, IL 62286 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL) and the visiting Steeleville Warriors (Steeleville, IL), saw Sparta's basketball squad hold off Steeleville by a tally of 42-39.
With the victory, Sparta improves its record to 3-9 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL) to confront the Meteors in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Meteors come into the challenge with a record of 11-5. Marissa/Coulterville won 47-17 in their recent non-league challenge against New Athens (New Athens, IL)
Next up, the Warriors confront the New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Steeleville will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Yellow Jackets come into the challenge with a 2-12 record after their 47-17 non-league loss to Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL).