Illinois High School Basketball - Winnebago nipped by Newman Central Catholic
January 7, 2023: Winnebago, IL 61088 The Newman Central Catholic Comets tipped the host Winnebago Indians basketball team by a final score of 46-45 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Comets face the Mendota Trojans (Mendota, IL) in a Three Rivers - East game, on Tuesday, January 10. Newman Central Catholic will attempt to move on its 15-4 season record. The Trojans come into the battle with a 7-12 record after their 56-46 non-league loss to LaSalle-Peru (LaSalle, IL).
The Indians (8-6) will now prepare for their battle against Oregon (Oregon, IL). The Hawks come into the Big Northern battle with a 6-7 record. In their last battle, Oregon was nudged by Rockford Christian (Rockford, IL), 90-44, in a league battle.