Illinois High School Basketball - Alton victorious over Edwardsville
December 6, 2024: Alton, IL 62002 In Friday's league contest, the host Alton Redbirds basketball team scored a good 52-39 triumph over the Edwardsville Tigers.
With the victory, Alton advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Redbirds travel to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL) to meet the Rams in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 7. The Rams enter the battle with a record of 2-2. Mt. Vernon won 64-45 in their recent league battle against Carbondale (Carbondale, IL)
The Tigers now own a 4-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host O'Fallon for a Southwestern battle on Tuesday, December 10. Edwardsville will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 57-50 league loss to Belleville West (Belleville, IL). The Panthers record now stands at 2-3.