Illinois High School Basketball - Monticello nipped by Clinton
December 27, 2023: Monticello, IL 61856 The Clinton Maroons tipped the host Monticello Sages basketball team by a final score of 59-56 in Wednesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Maroons face the Tuscola Warriors (Tuscola, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 28. Clinton will attempt to move on its 14-0 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 14-0 record after their 78-39 non-league win over Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (Gibson City, IL).
With the defeat, Monticello moves to 4-8 on the year. The Sages travel to Oakwood (Fithian, IL) to face the Comets in a non-league game on Thursday, December 28. The Comets enter the game with a record of 11-4. Oakwood won 57-46 in their recent non-league game against Paxton-Buckley-Loda (Paxton, IL)
