Illinois High School Basketball - Orion holds off Monmouth United
December 1, 2022: Orion, IL 61273 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Orion Chargers (Orion, IL) and the visiting Monmouth United Red Storm (Monmouth, IL), saw Orion's basketball squad hold off Monmouth United by a tally of 59-56.
With the victory, Orion improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL) to confront the Rockets in a Three Rivers - West challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Rockridge lost 65-44 in their recent non-league challenge against East Moline United (East Moline, IL)
Next up, the Red Storm confront the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats (Cuba, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 3. Monmouth United will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 59-52 non-league loss to Havana (Havana, IL).
