Illinois High School Basketball - Gillespie nipped by Auburn
January 24, 2022: Auburn, IL 62615 The Auburn Trojans tipped the visiting Gillespie Miners basketball team by a final score of 47-43 in Monday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Trojans face the New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers (New Berlin, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 27. Auburn will attempt to move on its 10-14 season record. The Vipers enter the game with a 21-4 record after their 39-35 non-league win over Staunton (Staunton, IL).
With the defeat, Gillespie moves to 7-12 on the year. The Miners travel to Southwestern (Piasa, IL) to face the Piasa Birds in a South Central game on Wednesday, January 26. The Piasa Birds enter the game with a record of 6-13. Southwestern won 42-36 in their recent league game against Staunton (Staunton, IL)