Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon succumbs to Fairfield
January 18, 2025: Fairfield, IL 62837 In Saturday's non-league test, the Fairfield Mules (Fairfield, IL) basketball squad defeated the visiting Mt. Vernon Wildcats (Mt. Vernon, IN), by a final score of 41-23.
Next, the Mules clash with the Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) in a non-league test, on Monday, January 20. Fairfield will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Redbirds come into the test with a 11-10 record after their 36-17 league loss to Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL).
The Wildcats (0-16) will now prepare for their test against Evansville Memorial (Evansville, IN). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 5-8 record. In their last test, Evansville Memorial went down by Castle (Newburgh, IN), 70-28, in a league test.