Illinois High School Basketball - Midwest Central/Delavan nips Roanoke-Benson
December 27, 2023: Manito, IL 61546 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Midwest Central/Delavan Raiders (Manito, IL) and the visiting Roanoke-Benson Rockets (Roanoke, IL), saw Midwest Central/Delavan's basketball squad hold off Roanoke-Benson by a tally of 40-35.
With the victory, Midwest Central/Delavan improves its record to 6-13 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Liberty (Liberty, IL) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 3-12. Liberty lost 53-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Cuba/Spoon River Valley (Cuba, IL)
Next up, the Rockets play the Rushville-Industry Rockets (Rushville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Roanoke-Benson will attempt to improve on its 3-15 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 2-12 record after their 55-22 non-league loss to Macomb (Macomb, IL).