Illinois High School Basketball - Marion nips Vienna
December 29, 2017: Vienna, IL 62995 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) and the host Vienna Eagles (Vienna, IL), saw Marion's basketball squad hold off Vienna by a tally of 56-54.
With the victory, Marion improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL) to play the Crusaders in a South Seven challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 6-9. Althoff Catholic lost 58-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Mater Dei (Breese, IL)
Next up, the Eagles play the Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Vienna will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record.