Illinois High School Basketball - Knoxville nipped by Monmouth United
January 20, 2024: Knoxville, IL 61448 The Monmouth United Red Storm tipped the host Knoxville Blue Bullets basketball team by a final score of 38-35 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Red Storm face the Annawan Braves (Annawan, IL) in a Lincoln Trail game, on Wednesday, January 24. Monmouth United will attempt to move on its 11-6 season record. The Braves enter the game with a 18-5 record after their 69-65 non-league loss to Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL).
With the defeat, Knoxville moves to 6-11 on the year. The Blue bullets host Peoria Heights (Peoria Heights, IL) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 23. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 19-4. Peoria Heights won 46-40 in their recent league game against Astoria/VIT (Astoria, IL)