Illinois High School Basketball - Paris nipped by North Central
January 12, 2024: Paris, IL 61944 The North Central Thunderbirds tipped the host Paris Tigers basketball team by a final score of 51-48 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Thunderbirds face the Vincennes Rivet Patriots (Vincennes, IN) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 13. North Central will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 3-8 record after their 60-44 non-league loss to Dugger Union (Dugger, IN).
With the defeat, Paris moves to 5-14 on the year. The Tigers travel to La Salette Academy (Georgetown, IL) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 30. The Lions enter the game with a record of 10-4.