Illinois High School Basketball - Mercer County edged by Rockford Christian
January 7, 2023: Aledo, IL 61231 The Mercer County Golden Eagles basketball team (Aledo, IL), was nudged 68-62 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Rockford Christian Royal Lions (Rockford, IL)
The Royal Lions now possess a 17-0 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pecatonica for a non-league battle on Monday, January 9. Rockford Christian will confront a Indians team coming off a 71-34 league win over Aquin Catholic (Freeport, IL). The Indians record now stands at 14-1.
The Golden Eagles (8-5) will now prepare for their battle against Abingdon/Avon (Abingdon, IL). The Tornadoes come into the Lincoln Trail battle with a 1-13 record.