Illinois High School Basketball - New Athens triumphant over Patoka
November 29, 2025: Patoka, IL 62875 The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL) and the host Patoka Warriors (Patoka, IL), observed New Athens's basketball team overwhelm Patoka by a score of 57-27.
The Yellow Jackets (2-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL). The Griffins come into the non-league challenge with a 4-0 record. In their last challenge, Father McGivney Catholic trounced Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL), 46-39, in a non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Warriors battle the Farina South Central Cougars (Farina, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 5. Patoka will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.
