Illinois High School Basketball - Johnston City nips Sparta
November 18, 2025: Sparta, IL 62286 The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL) and the host Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL), observed Johnston City's basketball team hold off Sparta by a count of 52-49.
With the victory, Johnston City advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Indians travel to Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton (Elkville, IL) to meet the in a non-league battle on Tuesday, November 18. The enter the battle with a record of 0-0.
The Bulldogs now have a 0-2 record. They play next when they travel to Marissa/Coulterville for a non-league contest on Monday, December 1.