Illinois High School Basketball - Roxana nipped by Marquette Catholic
January 19, 2023: Alton, IL 62002 The Marquette Catholic Explorers tipped the visiting Roxana Shells basketball team by a final score of 40-39 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Explorers face the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins (Glen Carbon, IL) in a Gateway Metro game, on Monday, January 30. Marquette Catholic will attempt to move on its 10-10 season record. The Griffins enter the game with a 20-3 record after their 59-50 non-league win over Greenfield/Northwestern (Greenfield, IL).
With the defeat, Roxana moves to 7-13 on the year. The Shells travel to Carlinville (Carlinville, IL) to face the Cavaliers in a non-league game on Monday, January 23. The Cavaliers enter the game with a record of 10-11. Carlinville lost 46-30 in their recent non-league game against Gillespie (Gillespie, IL)