Illinois High School Basketball - New Athens nips Valmeyer
January 25, 2022: Valmeyer, IL 62295 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL) and the host Valmeyer Pirates (Valmeyer, IL), saw New Athens's basketball squad hold off Valmeyer by a tally of 39-36.
With the victory, New Athens improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Yellow Jackets host Steeleville (Steeleville, IL) to play the Warriors in a Cahokia - Kaskaskia challenge on Thursday, January 27. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 1-11. Steeleville lost 59-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Chester (Chester, IL)
Next up, the Pirates play the Marissa/Coulterville Meteors (Marissa, IL) in a Cahokia - Kaskaskia challenge, on Thursday, January 27. Valmeyer will attempt to improve on its 3-12 season record. The Meteors come into the challenge with a 13-8 record after their 31-24 league win over New Athens (New Athens, IL).