Illinois High School Basketball - Eastland topped by Fulton
February 1, 2024: Lanark, IL 61046 The Fulton Steamers basketball team scored 50 points and restricted the host Eastland Cougars to 34 in the Steamers league victory on Thursday.
The Steamers now have a 15-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Freeport for a non-league match on Saturday, February 3. Fulton will meet a Pretzels team coming off a 54-47 league win over Harlem (Machesney Park, IL). The Pretzels record now stands at 14-12.
With the defeat, Eastland moves to 18-8 on the year. The Cougars travel to Winnebago (Winnebago, IL) to meet the Indians in a non-league match on Saturday, February 3. The Indians enter the match with a record of 9-14. Winnebago won 64-47 in their recent league match against North Boone (Poplar Grove, IL)