Illinois High School Basketball - Argenta-Oreana nips Arcola
February 7, 2023: Arcola, IL 61910 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Argenta-Oreana Bombers (Argenta, IL) and the host Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL), saw Argenta-Oreana's basketball squad hold off Arcola by a tally of 51-50.
With the victory, Argenta-Oreana improves its record to 13-14 on the campaign. The Bombers host Villa Grove (Villa Grove, IL) to play the Blue Devils in a Lincoln Prairie challenge on Friday, February 10. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 11-16. Villa Grove lost 72-48 in their recent league challenge against Decatur Lutheran (Decatur, IL)
Next up, the Purple Riders play the Cumberland Pirates (Toledo, IL) in a Lincoln Prairie challenge, on Friday, February 10. Arcola will attempt to improve on its 13-12 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 14-12 record after their 46-45 non-league win over Brownstown/St. Elmo (St. Elmo, IL).
