Illinois High School Basketball - Goreville fells Chester
January 7, 2019: Goreville, IL 62939 Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL), 61-48 in a league bout.
With the win, Goreville upgrades its record to 15-1 on the season. The Blackcats host Sesser-Valier/Waltonville (Sesser, IL) to play the Red Devils in a Black Diamond - West bout on Wednesday, January 9. The Red Devils go into the bout with a record of 14-3. Sesser-Valier/Waltonville won 69-27 in their recent league bout against Trico (Campbell Hill, IL)
Next up, the Yellowjackets play the Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) in a Black Diamond - West bout, on Wednesday, January 9. Chester will attempt to upgrade on its 11-9 season record. The Bearcats go into the bout with a 8-9 record after their 38-34 non-league loss to Herrin (Herrin, IL).