Illinois High School Basketball - Joppa-Maple Grove routed by Pope County
January 27, 2025: Golconda, IL 62938 Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers (Joppa, IL), 51-18 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Pope County upgrades its record to 13-5 on the year. The Pirates host Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton (Elkville, IL) to face the in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The enter the match with a record of 5-15. Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton lost 67-25 in their recent non-league match against Woodlawn (Woodlawn, IL)
The Rangers now sport a 0-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Century for a non-league match on Thursday, January 30. Joppa-Maple Grove will face a Centurions squad coming off a 38-35 league loss to Shawnee (Wolf Lake, IL). The Centurions record now stands at 6-11.