Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon nipped by Civic Memorial
January 6, 2024: Bethalto, IL 62010 In Saturday's non-league match, the host Civic Memorial Eagles basketball team scored a tight 46-44 triumph over the Mt. Vernon Rams.
In their next game, the Eagles face the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes (Teutopolis, IL) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 8. Civic Memorial will attempt to move on its 16-3 season record. The Wooden Shoes enter the match with a 10-5 record after their 45-23 non-league loss to PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central (Petersburg, IL).
With the defeat, Mt. Vernon moves to 15-3 on the year. The Rams host Triad (Troy, IL) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Knights enter the match with a record of 10-8. Triad won 47-28 in their recent non-league match against Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL)