Illinois High School Basketball - Marquette Catholic nipped by Althoff Catholic
January 25, 2022: Belleville, IL 62226 In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Althoff Catholic Crusaders basketball team scored a tight 50-48 triumph over the Marquette Catholic Explorers.
In their next game, the Crusaders face the Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) in a South Seven match, on Friday, January 28. Althoff Catholic will attempt to move on its 6-16 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 11-10 record after their 41-28 league loss to Centralia (Centralia, IL).
With the defeat, Marquette Catholic moves to 9-7 on the year. The Explorers travel to Sacred Heart-Griffin (Springfield, IL) to face the Cyclones in a non-league match on Saturday, January 29. The Cyclones enter the match with a record of 22-2. Sacred Heart-Griffin won 75-48 in their recent league match against Rochester (Rochester, IL)