Illinois High School Basketball - Metro-East Lutheran holds off Maryville Christian
January 20, 2022: Edwardsville, IL 62025 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Metro-East Lutheran Knights (Edwardsville, IL) and the visiting Maryville Christian Lions (Maryville, IL), saw Metro-East Lutheran's basketball squad hold off Maryville Christian by a tally of 47-46.
With the victory, Metro-East Lutheran improves its record to 4-15 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Carrollton (Carrollton, IL) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 22. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 15-7. Carrollton won 50-34 in their recent league challenge against Routt Catholic (Jacksonville, IL)
Next up, the Lions confront the Sandoval Blackhawks (Sandoval, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 21. Maryville Christian will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Blackhawks come into the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 79-44 non-league loss to Carlyle (Carlyle, IL).