Illinois High School Basketball - New Madrid County Central crushes Cairo
January 13, 2023: Cairo, IL 62914 New Madrid County Central Eagles (New Madrid, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Cairo Pilots (Cairo, IL), 78-36 in a non-league bout.
With the win, New Madrid County Central upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Eagles travel to Central (Cape Girardeau, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 16-0. Central won 61-51 in their recent non-league bout against Hazelwood Central (Florissant, MO)
Next up, the Pilots play the Pinckneyville Panthers (Pinckneyville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Cairo will attempt to upgrade on its 1-14 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 14-3 record after their 61-55 non-league win over Mater Dei (Breese, IL).