Illinois High School Basketball - Pope County nips Gallatin County
January 7, 2023: Golconda, IL 62938 Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Gallatin County Hawks (Junction, IL), 40-36 in a league bout.
With the win, Pope County moves its record to 14-6 on the year. The Pirates travel to Cobden (Cobden, IL) to face the Appleknockers in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 11. The Appleknockers enter the game with a record of 4-7.
With the defeat, Gallatin County moves to 7-12 on the year. The Hawks host Marion (Marion, IL) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Saturday, February 4. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 8-12.