Illinois High School Basketball - Clinton nips Rochester
January 6, 2024: Clinton, IL 61727 Clinton Maroons (Clinton, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Rochester Rockets (Rochester, IL), 59-54 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Clinton upgrades its record to 16-1 on the season. The Maroons travel to Monticello (Monticello, IL) to play the Sages in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Sages go into the bout with a record of 7-8. Monticello won 57-26 in their recent non-league bout against New Berlin (New Berlin, IL)
Next up, the Rockets play the Lanphier Lions (Springfield, IL) in a Central State Eight bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Rochester will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 61-58 league win over Jacksonville (Jacksonville, IL).