Illinois High School Basketball - Rich South nips Rich Central
January 18, 2018: Richton Park, IL 60471 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Rich South Stars (Richton Park, IL) and the visiting Rich Central Olympians (Olympia Fields, IL), saw Rich South's basketball squad hold off Rich Central by a count of 58-53.
With the victory, Rich South upgrades its record to 11-11 on the campaign. The Stars travel to Marist (Chicago, IL) to play the RedHawks in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 22. The RedHawks come into the challenge with a record of 16-4. Marist won 57-28 in their recent league challenge against Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL)
Next up, the Olympians play the Oak Lawn Spartans (Oak Lawn, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Rich Central will attempt to upgrade on its 7-11 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 11-8 record after their 53-39 league win over Richards (Oak Lawn, IL).