Illinois High School Basketball - Joppa-Maple Grove nips Egyptian
December 28, 2021: Tamms, IL 62988 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers (Joppa, IL) and the host Egyptian Pharaohs (Tamms, IL), saw Joppa-Maple Grove's basketball squad hold off Egyptian by a tally of 67-64.
With the victory, Joppa-Maple Grove improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to Dongola (Dongola, IL) to play the Demons in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 28. The Demons come into the challenge with a record of 0-5. Dongola lost 64-16 in their recent league challenge against Cobden (Cobden, IL)
Next up, the Pharaohs play the Elverado Falcons (Elkville, IL) in a South Egyptian challenge, on Thursday, January 6. Egyptian will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record.