Illinois High School Basketball - Salem tipped by Mt. Vernon
January 2, 2024: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Mt. Vernon Rams basketball team scored a tight 52-46 triumph over the Salem Wildcats.
In their next game, the Rams meet the Carbondale Terriers (Carbondale, IL) in a South Seven match, on Friday, January 5. Mt. Vernon will attempt to better on its 12-4 season record. The Terriers enter the match with a 7-9 record after their 63-59 non-league loss to Granite City (Granite City, IL).
With the defeat, Salem moves to 5-12 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Roxana (Roxana, IL) to meet the Shells in a Cahokia - Mississippi match on Friday, January 5. The Shells enter the match with a record of 8-7. Roxana won 48-30 in their recent non-league match against Okawville (Okawville, IL)