Illinois High School Basketball - Hamilton County over Gallatin County
February 4, 2023: Junction, IL 62954 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Hamilton County Foxes (McLeansboro, IL) and the host Gallatin County Hawks (Junction, IL), saw Hamilton County's basketball squad overcome Gallatin County by a tally of 44-35.
With the victory, Hamilton County improves its record to 12-15 on the campaign. The Foxes travel to Fairfield (Fairfield, IL) to confront the Mules in a Black Diamond - East test on Tuesday, February 7. The Mules go into the test with a record of 9-16. Fairfield won 47-36 in their recent league test against Eldorado (Eldorado, IL)
The Hawks now own a 9-14 record. They play next when they travel to Thompsonville for a Greater Egyptian test on Tuesday, February 7. Gallatin County will encounter a squad coming off a 60-57 non-league win over Pope County (Golconda, IL). The record now stands at 9-14.