Illinois High School Basketball - Manteno succumbs to Coal City
January 17, 2025: Coal City, IL 60416 In Friday's league test, the Coal City Coalers (Coal City, IL) basketball squad defeated the visiting Manteno Panthers (Manteno, IL), by a score of 44-34.
Next, the Coalers clash with the Prairie Central Hawks (Fairbury, IL) in a non-league test, on Saturday, January 18. Coal City will attempt to improve on its 14-5 season record. The Hawks come into the test with a 6-11 record after their 54-45 non-league loss to Fieldcrest (Minonk, IL).
The Panthers (12-8) will now prepare for their test against Peotone (Peotone, IL). The Blue Devils come into the Illinois Central 8 test with a 5-11 record.