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MarionSterling

Wildcats
62
Golden Warriors
68

The Sterling (IL) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral tournament game against Marion (IL) in overtime by a score of 68-62.

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Final score provided by R. Goodisky.
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Game Story

Illinois High School Basketball - Sterling holds off Marion

December 28, 2023: Marion, IL 62959

Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) and the host Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), saw Sterling's basketball squad hold off Marion by a tally of 68-62.

With the victory, Sterling improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Golden Warriors travel to Marion (Marion, IL) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 11-5. Marion won 60-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Taylorville (Taylorville, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Taylorville Tornadoes (Taylorville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Marion will attempt to improve on its 11-5 season record. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a 0-10 record after their 68-24 league loss to Mt. Zion (Mt. Zion, IL).

Lyle HawkinsonGolden Warriors Reporter
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  1. Check In

    3rd Quarter
    45 - 44 The scorer has checked in. Marion 45, Sterling 44
    Posted @ 11:55a

  2. Game Attendance

    3rd Quarter
    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 11:55a
  3. 45 - 46

    Score Alert

    Sterling3rd Quarter
    Sterling - #0 Andre Klaver makes a 2pt Field Goal. Marion 45, Sterling 46
    Posted @ 11:56a
  4. 45 - 46

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Marion 45, Sterling 46
    Posted @ 11:56a

  5. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    54-53, Marion with 3 minutes in the game.
    Posted @ 12:08p

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  2. L. Hawkinson

    38-24, Sterling with the lead at halftime.

  3. L. Hawkinson

    looks like the Sterling scorer is a no show. nice 3rd qtr for marion so far, 40-34, Sterling

  4. L. Hawkinson

    Overtime, 56 all.

  5. L. Hawkinson

    68-62, Sterling wins.

Marion vs Sterling Basketball Game Info

Thu., Dec. 28, 2023 @ 10:30a
Taylorville Holiday Tourney | Game #2
The Sterling (IL) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral tournament game against Marion (IL) in overtime by a score of 68-62.

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Lyle HawkinsonGolden Warriors Reporter

Rankings & Records

Marion (23-24)

ILClass
10831
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
21-125-310-25-56-5.636.6251,8211,562

Sterling (23-24)

ILClass
7021
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
24-89-511-25-58-1.750.6432,0801,784

Team Scoring Averages

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Marion		8.311.611.38.944.355.2
Sterling		14.313.313.910.566.065.0

Head-to-Head

  • Sterling won on 12/28/2023
    12/28 @ 10:30aQ1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
    Marion00006262
    Sterling00006868

    The Marion (IL) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's neutral tournament game against Sterling (IL) in overtime by a score of 68-62.

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  • Sterling won on 12/29/2023
    12/29 @ 10:30aQ1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
    Marion00006060
    Sterling00006464

    The Marion (IL) varsity basketball team lost Friday's neutral tournament game against Sterling (IL) in overtime by a score of 64-60.

    Box score

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Marion1-1Sterling4-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/27/23GalesburgMarion(W) 68-5012/28/23GalesburgSterling(W) 68-48
1/5/24GalesburgSterling(W) 79-44
2/6/24SterlingGalesburg(W) 73-44
12/29/23MarionRochester(L) 56-4112/27/23SterlingRochester(W) 63-57

Record Breakdown

Marion (23-24)

Sterling (23-24)
21-12
Overall
24-8
5-3
League
9-5
9-2
Non-League
4-2
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
1-1
Common Opponent
4-0
10-2
Home
11-2
5-5
Away
5-5
6-5
Neutral
8-1
1-1
Playoff
0-0
17-11
In-State
23-8
4-1
Out-of-State
1-0