Illinois High School Basketball - Johnston City nips Anna-Jonesboro
December 4, 2021: Johnston City, IL 62951 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL) and the visiting Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats (Anna, IL), saw Johnston City's basketball squad hold off Anna-Jonesboro by a tally of 58-55.
With the victory, Johnston City improves its record to 1-4 on the campaign. The Indians host Trico (Campbell Hill, IL) to play the Pioneers in a Black Diamond - West challenge on Friday, December 10. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 1-3.
Next up, the Wildcats play the Nashville Hornets (Nashville, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi challenge, on Friday, December 10. Anna-Jonesboro will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 53-42 non-league win over Cahokia (Cahokia, IL).