Illinois High School Basketball - Chester holds off Sparta
February 11, 2022: Sparta, IL 62286 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL) and the host Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL), saw Chester's basketball squad hold off Sparta by a tally of 56-54.
With the victory, Chester improves its record to 13-13 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Trico (Campbell Hill, IL) to confront the Pioneers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 12. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 7-21. Trico lost 62-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Carterville (Carterville, IL)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Okawville Rockets (Okawville, IL) in a Cahokia - Illinois challenge, on Monday, February 14. Sparta will attempt to improve on its 8-19 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 9-19 record after their 66-40 league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL).
