Illinois High School Basketball - Mater Dei trounced by Marion
December 1, 2023: Marion, IL 62959 The Marion Wildcats routed the visiting Mater Dei Knights basketball team by a final score of 62-34 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Wildcats face the Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 2. Marion will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Flaming Hearts enter the game with a 1-4 record after their 39-35 league win over Taylorville (Taylorville, IL).
With the defeat, Mater Dei moves to 2-4 on the year. The Knights travel to Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL) to face the Explorers in a non-league game on Saturday, December 2. The Explorers enter the game with a record of 3-1. Marquette Catholic won 58-35 in their recent non-league game against Gibault Catholic (Waterloo, IL)