Illinois High School Football - Belleville East nips Alton
September 24, 2021: Belleville, IL 62221 In Friday's league match, the host Belleville East Lancers football squad scored a close 9-6 victory over the Alton Redbirds.
In their next game, the Lancers clash with the O'Fallon Panthers (O'Fallon, IL) in a Southwestern match, on Saturday, October 2. Belleville East will attempt to move on its 1-4 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 3-2 record after their 48-2 league loss to East St. Louis (East St. Louis, IL).
The Redbirds (1-4) will now prepare for their match against Edwardsville (Edwardsville, IL). The Tigers enter the Southwestern match with a 3-2 record. In their last match, Edwardsville held off Belleville West (Belleville, IL), 48-12, in a league match.