Illinois High School Basketball - Johnston City nudges Pope County
December 29, 2023: Golconda, IL 62938 Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL), 57-54 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Johnston City upgrades its record to 5-8 on the season. The Indians travel to Christopher (Christopher, IL) to clash with the Bearcats in a Black Diamond - West bout on Saturday, January 6. The Bearcats go into the bout with a record of 5-4.
Next up, the Pirates clash with the Harrisburg Bulldogs (Harrisburg, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 3. Pope County will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 9-5 record after their 68-34 non-league loss to Massac County (Metropolis, IL).