Illinois High School Basketball - Marion can't hold off Mt. Vernon
February 11, 2025: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), 66-65 in a league match.
With the victory, Mt. Vernon advances its record to 15-8 on the year. The Rams travel to Cahokia (Cahokia, IL) to face the Comanches in a South Seven match on Friday, February 14. The Comanches enter the match with a record of 9-17.
The Wildcats now own a 19-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Centralia for a South Seven match on Friday, February 14. Marion will encounter a Orphans team coming off a 60-17 non-league win over Salem (Salem, IL). The Orphans record now stands at 24-3.