Illinois High School Basketball - Astoria/VIT thwarted by Monmouth United
February 8, 2023: Astoria, IL 61501 The Astoria/VIT Rebels basketball team (Astoria, IL), was toppled 60-51 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the visiting Monmouth United Red Storm (Monmouth, IL)
The Red Storm now possess a 12-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wethersfield for a Lincoln Trail battle on Friday, February 10. Monmouth United will confront a Flying Geese team coming off a 58-47 league win over Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL). The Flying Geese record now stands at 12-13.
The Rebels (7-20) will now prepare for their battle against Lewistown (Lewistown, IL). The Indians come into the Prairieland battle with a 15-11 record. In their last battle, Lewistown beat Quest Charter Academy (Peoria, IL), 66-49, in a non-league battle.