Illinois High School Basketball - Gallatin County nipped by Pope County
February 6, 2023: Golconda, IL 62938 In Monday's non-league match, the host Pope County Pirates basketball team scored a tight 58-52 triumph over the Gallatin County Hawks.
In their next game, the Pirates face the Cobden Appleknockers (Cobden, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 7. Pope County will attempt to move on its 20-6 season record. The Appleknockers enter the match with a 7-16 record after their 65-29 non-league loss to Cairo (Cairo, IL).
With the defeat, Gallatin County moves to 12-16 on the year. The Hawks host Eldorado (Eldorado, IL) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Wednesday, February 8. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 18-10. Eldorado won 46-40 in their recent non-league match against Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL)