Illinois High School Basketball - Roxana holds off Salem
January 30, 2023: Salem, IL 62881 Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Roxana Shells (Roxana, IL) and the host Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), saw Roxana's basketball squad hold off Salem by a tally of 54-48.
With the victory, Roxana improves its record to 9-16 on the campaign. The Shells travel to East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL) to confront the Oilers in a Cahokia - Mississippi challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Oilers come into the challenge with a record of 8-16. East Alton-Wood River won 59-20 in their recent non-league challenge against North Greene (White Hall, IL)
Next up, the Wildcats confront the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a Cahokia - Mississippi challenge, on Thursday, February 2. Salem will attempt to improve on its 11-14 season record. The Midgets come into the challenge with a 19-8 record after their 57-46 league win over Columbia (Columbia, IL).