Illinois High School Basketball - Lewistown holds off Illini West
January 25, 2024: Lewistown, IL 61542 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Lewistown Indians (Lewistown, IL) and the visiting Illini West Chargers (Carthage, IL), saw Lewistown's basketball squad hold off Illini West by a tally of 46-45.
With the victory, Lewistown improves its record to 12-13 on the campaign. The Indians host Peoria Christian (Peoria, IL) to confront the Chargers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 26. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 0-13. Peoria Christian lost 45-21 in their recent non-league challenge against ROWVA/Williamsfield (Oneida, IL)
Next up, the Chargers confront the Brown County Hornets (Mt. Sterling, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Illini West will attempt to improve on its 14-10 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 18-4 record after their 45-23 non-league win over Pittsfield-Griggsville-Perry (Pittsfield, IL).