Illinois High School Basketball - Pana can't hold off Marquette Catholic
January 20, 2025: Alton, IL 62002 Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Pana Panthers (Pana, IL), 52-48 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Marquette Catholic upgrades its record to 9-10 on the year. The Explorers travel to Triad (Troy, IL) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21. The Knights enter the match with a record of 15-5. Triad won 81-44 in their recent non-league match against Pana (Pana, IL)
The Panthers now sport a 6-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Father McGivney Catholic for a non-league match on Thursday, January 23. Pana will face a Griffins squad coming off a 64-56 non-league loss to Roxana (Roxana, IL). The Griffins record now stands at 10-11.