Illinois High School Basketball - Marshall nips Lawrenceville
December 20, 2024: Marshall, IL 62441 In Friday's league contest, the host Marshall Lions basketball team scored a close 61-60 triumph over the Lawrenceville Indians.
The Lions (8-2) will now prepare for their battle against North Central (Farmersburg, IN). The Thunderbirds enter the non-league battle with a 3-2 record. In their last battle, North Central was nudged by North Daviess (Elnora, IN), 60-49, in a league battle.
The Indians now own a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Arcola for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 21. Lawrenceville will meet a Purple Riders squad coming off a 59-38 league win over Cerro Gordo/Bement (Cerro Gordo, IL). The Purple Riders record now stands at 7-0.