Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon succumbs to Evanston
December 29, 2022: Evanston, IL 60201 The Evanston Wildkits topped the visiting Mt. Vernon Rams basketball team by a final score of 44-31 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Wildkits face the Maine South Hawks (Park Ridge, IL) in a Central Suburban - South game, on Friday, January 6. Evanston will attempt to move on its 10-2 season record. The Hawks enter the game with a 6-8 record after their 30-27 non-league win over Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, IL).
With the defeat, Mt. Vernon moves to 9-4 on the year. The Rams travel to Salem (Salem, IL) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 1-11. Salem lost 50-47 in their recent league game against East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL)