Illinois High School Basketball - Hamilton County nipped by Fairfield
January 8, 2024: McLeansboro, IL 62859 The Fairfield Mules tipped the host Hamilton County Foxes basketball team by a final score of 26-23 in Monday's league game.
In their next game, the Mules face the Edwards County Lions (Albion, IL) in a Black Diamond - East game, on Thursday, January 11. Fairfield will attempt to move on its 9-15 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 14-6 record after their 61-58 non-league loss to Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL).
With the defeat, Hamilton County falls to 8-9 on the campaign. The Foxes travel to Edwards County (Albion, IL) to battle the Lions in a Black Diamond - East battle on Monday, January 22. The Lions come into the battle with a record of 14-6.