Illinois High School Basketball - Joppa-Maple Grove held off by Cobden
February 3, 2025: Joppa, IL 62953 In Monday's league test, the Cobden Appleknockers (Cobden, IL) basketball squad got by the host Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers (Joppa, IL), by a final score of 43-36.
Next, the Appleknockers clash with the Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) in a non-league outing, on Wednesday, February 5. Cobden will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The Pirates enter the outing with a 15-6 record after their 56-27 non-league win over Galatia/Thompsonville (Galatia, IL).
The Rangers (0-15) will now prepare for their outing against Shawnee (Wolf Lake, IL). The Redskins enter the South Egyptian outing with a 13-5 record. In their last outing, Shawnee got by Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton (Elkville, IL), 46-40, in a league outing.