Illinois High School Basketball - Chester nipped by Sparta
February 9, 2024: Sparta, IL 62286 The Sparta Bulldogs tipped the visiting Chester Yellowjackets basketball team by a final score of 54-51 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Red Bud Musketeers (Red Bud, IL) in a Cahokia - Illinois game, on Tuesday, February 13. Sparta will attempt to move on its 20-9 season record. The Musketeers enter the game with a 19-11 record after their 42-36 league win over Carlyle (Carlyle, IL).
With the defeat, Chester moves to 11-15 on the year. The Yellowjackets travel to Fairfield (Fairfield, IL) to face the Mules in a non-league game on Saturday, February 10. The Mules enter the game with a record of 18-10. Fairfield won 44-39 in their recent league game against Edwards County (Albion, IL)