Illinois High School Basketball - Salem toppled by Mater Dei
February 4, 2025: Salem, IL 62881 Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), 55-43 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Mater Dei upgrades its record to 19-8 on the year. The Knights travel to Breese Central (Breese, IL) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Friday, February 7. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 19-5. Breese Central won 59-52 in their recent non-league match against Highland (Highland, IL)
The Wildcats now sport a 6-19 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Freeburg for a Cahokia - Mississippi match on Friday, February 7. Salem will face a Midgets squad coming off a 55-46 non-league win over Okawville (Okawville, IL). The Midgets record now stands at 10-16.