Illinois High School Basketball - Barr-Reeve holds off Mt. Carmel
January 2, 2023: Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Barr-Reeve Vikings (Montgomery, IN) and the host Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL), saw Barr-Reeve's basketball squad hold off Mt. Carmel by a tally of 52-49.
With the victory, Barr-Reeve improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Gibson Southern (Fort Branch, IN) to confront the Titans in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 2. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 1-7. Gibson Southern lost 55-48 in their recent league challenge against Pike Central (Petersburg, IN)
Next up, the Golden Aces confront the Eldorado Eagles (Eldorado, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Mt. Carmel will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 69-59 non-league loss to Vienna (Vienna, IL).