Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Carmel nipped by Fairfield
January 31, 2024: Fairfield, IL 62837 The Fairfield Mules tipped the visiting Mt. Carmel Golden Aces basketball team by a final score of 49-45 in Wednesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Mules face the Eldorado Eagles (Eldorado, IL) in a Black Diamond - East game, on Friday, February 2. Fairfield will attempt to move on its 15-10 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 6-19 record after their 81-37 non-league loss to Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL).
With the defeat, Mt. Carmel moves to 8-11 on the year. The Golden aces travel to Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL) to face the Warriors in a Little Illini game on Friday, February 2. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 12-10. Casey-Westfield lost 61-46 in their recent non-league game against St. Anthony (Effingham, IL)