Illinois High School Basketball - Metro-East Lutheran nipped by Father McGivney Catholic
January 10, 2023: Glen Carbon, IL 62034 The Father McGivney Catholic Griffins tipped the visiting Metro-East Lutheran Knights basketball team by a final score of 60-54 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Griffins face the Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL) in a Prairie State game, on Friday, January 13. Father McGivney Catholic will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Explorers enter the game with a 10-8 record after their 62-30 league win over Bunker Hill (Bunker Hill, IL).
With the defeat, Metro-East Lutheran moves to 2-11 on the year. The Knights travel to Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL) to face the Lions in a Gateway game on Friday, January 13. The Lions enter the game with a record of 8-9. Maryville Christian lost 45-40 in their recent league game against Christ Our Rock Lutheran (Centralia, IL)