Illinois High School Basketball - Arcola can't hold off Cerro Gordo/Bement
January 17, 2023: Cerro Gordo, IL 61818 The Cerro Gordo/Bement Broncos basketball team scored 43 points and restricted the visiting Arcola Purple Riders to 39 in the Broncos league victory on Tuesday.
The Broncos now sport a 12-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chrisman for a non-league contest on Thursday, January 19. Cerro Gordo/Bement will battle a Cardinals team coming off a 57-56 non-league win over Martinsville (Martinsville, IL). The Cardinals record now stands at 7-12.
The Purple Riders (9-10) will now prepare for their contest against Cumberland (Toledo, IL). The Pirates come into the non-league contest with a 9-11 record. In their last contest, Cumberland was nudged by Okaw Valley (Bethany, IL), 56-40, in a league contest.