Illinois High School Basketball - Carlyle nipped by Central
December 15, 2008: Carlyle, IL 62231 The Central Cougars tipped the host Carlyle Indians basketball team by a final score of 37-31 in Monday's league game.
In their next game, the Cougars face the Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 17. Central will attempt to move on its 8-1 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 7-1 record after their 57-51 league win over Carbondale (Carbondale, IL).
With the defeat, Carlyle moves to 2-7 on the year. The Indians travel to Red Bud (Red Bud, IL) to face the Musketeers in a Cahokia - Mississippi game on Monday, January 5. The Musketeers enter the game with a record of 1-9. Red Bud lost 55-35 in their recent non-league game against Waterloo (Waterloo, IL)