Illinois High School Basketball - Auburn fells Monticello
January 28, 2023: Monticello, IL 61856 Auburn Trojans (Auburn, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Monticello Sages (Monticello, IL), 47-30 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Auburn upgrades its record to 14-14 on the season. The Trojans travel to Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL) to play the Cardinals in a Sangamo bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 18-6. Pleasant Plains won 43-42 in their recent non-league bout against Prairie Central (Fairbury, IL)
Next up, the Sages play the Pontiac Indians (Pontiac, IL) in a Illini Prairie bout, on Monday, January 30. Monticello will attempt to upgrade on its 7-18 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 8-15 record after their 51-40 non-league win over Illini Central/Greenview (Mason City, IL).