Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon crushes Effingham
December 9, 2023: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL), 75-21 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Rams travel to Cahokia (Cahokia, IL) to play the Comanches in a South Seven bout on Friday, December 15. The Comanches go into the bout with a record of 0-7.
Next up, the Flaming Hearts play the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes (Teutopolis, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Effingham will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Wooden Shoes go into the bout with a 5-2 record after their 54-41 non-league win over Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL).