Illinois High School Basketball - Cumberland fells Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine
December 1, 2023: Oblong, IL Cumberland Pirates (Toledo, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine (Oblong, IL), 53-45 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Cumberland upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Pirates host Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 3-1. Casey-Westfield won 59-31 in their recent non-league bout against Effingham (Effingham, IL)
Next up, the play the Lawrenceville Indians (Lawrenceville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 4. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 41-40 non-league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL).