Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Carmel nips Marshall
December 1, 2023: Marshall, IL 62441 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL) and the host Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL), saw Mt. Carmel's basketball squad hold off Marshall by a tally of 47-46.
With the victory, Mt. Carmel improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Golden Aces host Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL) to play the Indians in a Little Illini challenge on Friday, December 8. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Lawrenceville lost 41-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Wesclin (Trenton, IL)
Next up, the Lions play the Monticello Sages (Monticello, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 2. Marshall will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Sages come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 49-43 non-league loss to Riverton (Riverton, IL).