Illinois High School Basketball - Eastland nips Polo
January 5, 2023: Polo, IL 61064 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL) and the host Polo Marcos (Polo, IL), saw Eastland's basketball squad hold off Polo by a count of 50-46.
With the victory, Eastland upgrades its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Cougars host Fulton (Fulton, IL) to play the Steamers in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South challenge on Wednesday, January 11. The Steamers come into the challenge with a record of 10-6. Fulton won 66-59 in their recent league challenge against Forreston (Forreston, IL)
Next up, the Marcos play the Dakota Indians (Dakota, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Polo will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 41-39 league win over Pearl City (Pearl City, IL).