Illinois High School Basketball - Columbia nipped by Breese Central
February 6, 2024: Breese, IL 62230 The Breese Central Cougars tipped the visiting Columbia Eagles basketball team by a final score of 48-41 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Cougars face the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a Cahokia - Mississippi game, on Friday, February 9. Breese Central will attempt to move on its 26-2 season record. The Midgets enter the game with a 17-12 record after their 83-78 non-league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL).
With the defeat, Columbia moves to 20-7 on the year. The Eagles travel to Roxana (Roxana, IL) to face the Shells in a Cahokia - Mississippi game on Friday, February 9. The Shells enter the game with a record of 18-10. Roxana won 54-33 in their recent non-league game against Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL)