Illinois High School Basketball - Valmeyer succumbs to New Athens
January 20, 2023: Valmeyer, IL 62295 The New Athens Yellow Jackets topped the host Valmeyer Pirates basketball team by a final score of 66-55 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Yellow Jackets face the Steeleville Warriors (Steeleville, IL) in a Cahokia - Kaskaskia game, on Friday, January 27. New Athens will attempt to move on its 11-10 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 11-11 record after their 66-45 non-league loss to Freeburg (Freeburg, IL).
With the defeat, Valmeyer moves to 2-9 on the year. The Pirates host Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Thursday, January 26. The Lions enter the game with a record of 10-9.