Illinois High School Basketball - Carlyle routed by New Athens
February 14, 2026: Carlyle, IL 62231 New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians (Carlyle, IL), 76-52 in a non-league match.
With the victory, New Athens upgrades its record to 20-6 on the year. The Yellow Jackets host Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL) to face the Meteors in a Cahokia - Kaskaskia match on Tuesday, February 17. The Meteors enter the match with a record of 9-18. Marissa/Coulterville lost 66-38 in their recent league match against Steeleville (Steeleville, IL)
The Indians/Lady Indians now sport a 18-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Okawville for a Cahokia - Illinois match on Tuesday, February 17. Carlyle will face a Rockets squad coming off a 52-46 league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL). The Rockets record now stands at 15-15.