Illinois High School Basketball - East Alton-Wood River trounced by Columbia
January 16, 2025: Wood River, IL 62095 The East Alton-Wood River Oilers basketball squad (Wood River, IL), was crushed 57-35 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL)
With the victory, Columbia advances its record to 14-4 on the year. The Eagles travel to Benton (Benton, IL) to meet the Rangers in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. The Rangers enter the battle with a record of 8-10. Benton won 64-48 in their recent non-league battle against Herrin (Herrin, IL)
The Oilers now own a 7-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Red Bud for a non-league battle on Monday, January 20. East Alton-Wood River will meet a Musketeers squad coming off a 38-24 league loss to Okawville (Okawville, IL). The Musketeers record now stands at 13-8.