Illinois High School Basketball - Alton succumbs to Edwardsville
February 16, 2018: Alton, IL 62002 The Edwardsville Tigers topped the host Alton Redbirds basketball team by a final score of 64-55 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Tigers face the O'Fallon Panthers (O'Fallon, IL) in a Southwestern game, on Tuesday, February 20. Edwardsville will attempt to move on its 15-8 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 10-15 record after their 62-0 league loss to East St. Louis (East St. Louis, IL).
With the defeat, Alton moves to 14-10 on the year. The Redbirds host Taylorville (Taylorville, IL) to face the Tornadoes in a non-league game on Saturday, February 17. The Tornadoes enter the game with a record of 19-8. Taylorville lost 41-24 in their recent league game against Lincoln (Lincoln, IL)