Illinois High School Basketball - Murphysboro nipped by Meridian
December 28, 2023: Murphysboro, IL 62966 The Meridian Bobcats tipped the host Murphysboro Red Devils basketball team by a final score of 52-47 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Bobcats face the Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton (Elkville, IL) in a South Egyptian game, on Thursday, January 4. Meridian will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The enter the game with a 2-13 record after their 56-27 non-league loss to East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL).
With the defeat, Murphysboro moves to 1-14 on the year. The Red devils travel to Wayne City/Cisne (Wayne City, IL) to face the in a Midland Trail game on Thursday, December 28. The enter the game with a record of 1-1. Wayne City/Cisne won 52-46 in their recent non-league game against Sandoval (Sandoval, IL)