Illinois High School Basketball - Salem nipped by Richland County
January 6, 2024: Salem, IL 62881 The Richland County Tigers tipped the host Salem Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 62-55 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Tigers face the Casey-Westfield Warriors (Casey, IL) in a Little Illini game, on Monday, January 8. Richland County will attempt to move on its 8-9 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 9-9 record after their 58-33 non-league loss to Neoga (Neoga, IL).
With the defeat, Salem moves to 10-8 on the year. The Wildcats travel to St. Anthony (Effingham, IL) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Monday, January 8. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 13-6. St. Anthony won 69-45 in their recent non-league game against Flora (Flora, IL)