Illinois High School Basketball - Cumberland holds off Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City
December 13, 2023: Toledo, IL 62468 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Cumberland Pirates (Toledo, IL) and the visiting Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats (Cowden, IL), saw Cumberland's basketball squad hold off Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City by a tally of 32-28.
With the victory, Cumberland improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Brownstown/St. Elmo (St. Elmo, IL) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Brownstown/St. Elmo won 73-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Mulberry Grove (Mulberry Grove, IL)
Next up, the Bobcats confront the Mulberry Grove Aces (Mulberry Grove, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Aces come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 73-39 non-league loss to Brownstown/St. Elmo (St. Elmo, IL).