Illinois High School Basketball - Southwestern holds off Maryville Christian
November 20, 2025: Piasa, IL 62079 In Thursday's non-league match, the host Southwestern Piasa Birds basketball squad scored a tight 43-40 victory over the Maryville Christian Lions.
With the victory, Southwestern upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Piasa Birds travel to Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran (Pawnee, IL) to face the in a non-league match on Friday, November 21. The enter the match with a record of 2-0. Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran won 51-23 in their recent non-league match against Vandalia (Vandalia, IL)
The Lions now sport a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Vandalia for a non-league game on Friday, November 21. Maryville Christian will confront a Vandals team coming off a 51-23 non-league loss to Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran (Pawnee, IL). The Vandals record now stands at 0-2.