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Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon fells Althoff Catholic
January 25, 2024: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL), 64-48 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 22-4 on the season. The Rams host Centralia (Centralia, IL) to play the Orphans in a South Seven bout on Monday, January 29. The Orphans go into the bout with a record of 14-9. Centralia lost 66-46 in their recent non-league bout against Mater Dei (Breese, IL)
Next up, the Crusaders play the Metro-East Lutheran Knights (Edwardsville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 29. Althoff Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 14-10 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 3-18 record after their 37-35 non-league win over Dupo (Dupo, IL).