Illinois High School Basketball - Alton ripped by Belleville West
January 3, 2023: Belleville, IL 62223 In Tuesday's league match, the host Belleville West Maroons basketball team scored a decisive 67-35 triumph over the Alton Redbirds.
In their next game, the Maroons meet the Belleville East Lancers (Belleville, IL) in a Southwestern match, on Friday, January 6. Belleville West will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Lancers enter the match with a 13-2 record after their 54-41 league loss to O'Fallon (O'Fallon, IL).
With the defeat, Alton moves to 1-12 on the year. The Redbirds host Hazelwood East (St. Louis, MO) to meet the Spartans in a non-league match on Friday, January 6. The Spartans enter the match with a record of 2-2.