Illinois High School Basketball - Carterville nips Hamilton County
February 6, 2023: McLeansboro, IL 62859 Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Carterville Lions (Carterville, IL) and the host Hamilton County Foxes (McLeansboro, IL), saw Carterville's basketball squad hold off Hamilton County by a tally of 48-44.
With the victory, Carterville improves its record to 17-13 on the campaign. The Lions host Christopher (Christopher, IL) to play the Bearcats in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 25-2. Christopher won 33-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL)
Next up, the Foxes play the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 8. Hamilton County will attempt to improve on its 23-7 season record. The Blackcats come into the challenge with a 21-8 record after their 48-39 league loss to Vienna (Vienna, IL).