Illinois High School Basketball - Columbia nips Gibault Catholic
January 21, 2022: Waterloo, IL 62298 Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Gibault Catholic Hawks (Waterloo, IL), 37-32 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Columbia upgrades its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL) to play the Explorers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 22. The Explorers come into the bout with a record of 6-5. Marquette Catholic won 34-31 in their recent non-league bout against Highland (Highland, IL)
Next up, the Hawks play the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 22. Gibault Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 9-12 record after their 34-31 non-league loss to Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL).