Illinois High School Basketball - Roxana thwarted by Marquette Catholic
December 22, 2023: Alton, IL 62002 The Roxana Shells basketball team (Roxana, IL), dropped 56-36 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL)
The Explorers now possess a 10-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Waterloo for a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 27. Marquette Catholic will confront a Bulldogs team coming off a 71-58 league win over Jersey (Jerseyville, IL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 7-4.
The Shells (5-6) will now prepare for their battle against Richland County (Olney, IL). The Tigers come into the non-league battle with a 9-2 record. In their last battle, Richland County dropped by St. Anthony (Effingham, IL), 50-46, in a non-league battle.