Illinois High School Basketball - Edwards County can't hold off Eldorado
February 9, 2019: Eldorado, IL 62930 The Eldorado Eagles basketball team scored 64 points and held the visiting Edwards County Lions to 57 in the Eagles league triumph on Saturday.
The Eagles now sport a 19-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Massac County for a non-league contest on Tuesday, February 12. Eldorado will battle a Patriots team coming off a 45-41 league win over Benton (Benton, IL). The Patriots record now stands at 16-11.
The Lions (12-13) will now prepare for their contest against Red Hill (Bridgeport, IL). The Salukis enter the non-league contest with a 20-8 record. In their last contest, Red Hill nudged Robinson (Robinson, IL), 64-55, in a league contest.