Illinois High School Basketball - Mendota succumbs to Ottawa
February 13, 2024: Mendota, IL 61342 The Ottawa Pirates topped the host Mendota Trojans basketball team by a final score of 47-39 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Pirates face the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers (LaSalle, IL) in a Interstate Eight game, on Friday, February 16. Ottawa will attempt to move on its 12-13 season record. The Cavaliers enter the game with a 21-8 record after their 76-32 non-league win over St. Bede (Peru, IL).
With the defeat, Mendota moves to 12-18 on the year. The Trojans host Putnam County (Granville, IL) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Wednesday, February 14. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 6-22.