Illinois High School Basketball - Mattoon overwhelmed by Mt. Vernon
February 8, 2025: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 In Saturday's non-league test, the Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) basketball squad trounced the visiting Mattoon Greenwave (Mattoon, IL), by a score of 75-30.
Next, the Rams encounter the Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) in a South Seven test, on Tuesday, February 11. Mt. Vernon will attempt to improve on its 14-8 season record. The Wildcats come into the test with a 19-4 record after their 68-25 non-league win over Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL).
The Greenwave (8-18) will now prepare for their test against Taylorville (Taylorville, IL). The Tornadoes come into the Apollo test with a 13-13 record. In their last test, Taylorville bounced Pana (Pana, IL), 55-42, in a non-league test.