Illinois High School Basketball - Auburn held off by Gillespie
December 9, 2024: Gillespie, IL 62033 In Monday's non-league test, the Gillespie Miners (Gillespie, IL) basketball squad got by the visiting Auburn Trojans (Auburn, IL), by a score of 71-65.
Next, the Miners encounter the Litchfield Purple Panthers (Litchfield, IL) in a South Central test, on Thursday, December 12. Gillespie will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Purple Panthers come into the test with a 3-6 record after their 41-29 non-league loss to Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL).
The Trojans (5-3) will now prepare for their test against Sangamon Valley/Tri-City (Niantic, IL). The Storm come into the non-league test with a 1-4 record. In their last test, Sangamon Valley/Tri-City was nipped by Williamsville (Williamsville, IL), 58-33, in a non-league test.
