Illinois High School Basketball - Monticello ripped by Hoopeston
January 3, 2023: Hoopeston, IL 60942 In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Hoopeston Cornjerkers basketball team scored a decisive 63-31 triumph over the Monticello Sages.
In their next game, the Cornjerkers meet the Milford Bearcats (Milford, IL) in a Vermilion Valley match, on Thursday, January 5. Hoopeston will attempt to better on its 8-7 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 1-16 record after their 49-17 league loss to Salt Fork (Sidell, IL).
With the defeat, Monticello moves to 5-10 on the year. The Sages travel to Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL) to meet the Saints in a Illini Prairie match on Thursday, January 5. The Saints enter the match with a record of 10-6. Bloomington Central Catholic won 76-53 in their recent non-league match against Winnebago (Winnebago, IL)