Missouri High School Basketball - Herculaneum holds off Perryville
February 6, 2009: Herculaneum, MO 63048 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Herculaneum Black Cats (Herculaneum, MO) and the visiting Perryville Pirates (Perryville, MO), saw Herculaneum's basketball squad hold off Perryville by a score of 47-44.
With the victory, Herculaneum improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Black Cats travel to Hillsboro (Hillsboro, MO) to play the Hawks in a Jefferson County challenge on Tuesday, February 10. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 18-3. Hillsboro won 76-67 in their recent league challenge against Windsor (Imperial, MO)
Next up, the Pirates play the Sikeston Bulldogs (Sikeston, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 9. Perryville will attempt to improve on its 9-10 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 14-3 record after their 70-65 league loss to Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO).