Illinois High School Basketball - Mater Dei nudges Civic Memorial
January 3, 2023: Breese, IL 62230 Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Civic Memorial Eagles (Bethalto, IL), 67-60 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Mater Dei upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Knights host Belleville West (Belleville, IL) to clash with the Maroons in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Maroons go into the bout with a record of 6-7.
Next up, the Eagles clash with the Mascoutah Indians (Mascoutah, IL) in a Mississippi Valley bout, on Friday, January 6. Civic Memorial will attempt to upgrade on its 6-8 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 10-4 record after their 61-57 non-league win over Mater Dei (Breese, IL).