Illinois High School Basketball - Lovejoy nipped by Murphysboro
January 17, 2024: Lovejoy, IL 62059 The Murphysboro Red Devils tipped the host Lovejoy Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 2-0 in Wednesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Red Devils face the Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 19. Murphysboro will attempt to move on its 13-7 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 12-6 record after their 72-59 non-league win over Steeleville (Steeleville, IL).
With the defeat, Lovejoy moves to 1-6 on the year. The Wildcats host Steeleville (Steeleville, IL) to face the Warriors in a non-league game on Thursday, January 18. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 9-10. Steeleville lost 72-59 in their recent non-league game against Sparta (Sparta, IL)