Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon nudges Marion
December 19, 2023: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), 48-42 in a league bout.
With the win, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Rams host Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL) to clash with the Wooden Shoes in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 20. The Wooden Shoes go into the bout with a record of 7-2. Teutopolis won 49-36 in their recent non-league bout against Columbia (Columbia, IL)
Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Graves County Eagles (Mayfield, KY) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 21. Marion will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 62-56 league win over Ballard Memorial (Barlow, KY).