Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon nudges Herrin
February 24, 2023: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL), 54-51 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 22-8 on the season. The Rams travel to Triad (Troy, IL) to clash with the Knights in a non-league bout on Wednesday, March 1. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 27-6. Triad won 42-25 in their recent non-league bout against Jersey (Jerseyville, IL)