Illinois High School Basketball - Alton succumbs to East St. Louis
January 26, 2024: Alton, IL 62002 The East St. Louis Flyers topped the host Alton Redbirds basketball team by a final score of 79-63 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Flyers face the Christian Brothers Cadets (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 27. East St. Louis will attempt to move on its 16-6 season record. The Cadets enter the game with a 9-7 record after their 85-71 league loss to Vianney (Kirkwood, MO).
With the defeat, Alton moves to 14-9 on the year. The Redbirds host O'Fallon (O'Fallon, IL) to face the Panthers in a Southwestern game on Tuesday, January 30. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 16-7. O'Fallon won 60-55 in their recent league game against Edwardsville (Edwardsville, IL)