Illinois High School Basketball - DePue can't hold off First Baptist Academy
November 30, 2024: DePue, IL 61322 First Baptist Academy (O'Fallon, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host DePue Little Giants (DePue, IL), 38-36 in a non-league match.
With the victory, First Baptist Academy upgrades its record to 2-2 on the year. The travel to Lake County Baptist (Waukegan, IL) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Friday, December 6. The Lions enter the match with a record of 0-3. Lake County Baptist lost 64-37 in their recent non-league match against Marquette Manor Baptist Academy (Downers Grove, IL)
The Little Giants now sport a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Marquette for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3. DePue will face a Crusaders squad coming off a 41-39 non-league loss to Indian Creek (Shabbona, IL). The Crusaders record now stands at 3-2.