Illinois High School Basketball - New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly nudges Gillespie
January 27, 2025: New Berlin, IL 62670
The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers (New Berlin, IL) and the visiting Gillespie Miners (Gillespie, IL), observed New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's basketball team edge Gillespie by a score of 42-39.
The Vipers (16-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran (Pawnee, IL). The come into the MSM challenge with a 15-9 record. In their last challenge, Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran was tipped by Athens (Athens, IL), 37-27, in a non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Miners encounter the Hillsboro Hiltoppers (Hillsboro, IL) in a South Central challenge, on Thursday, January 30. Gillespie will attempt to improve on its 17-8 season record. The Hiltoppers come into the challenge with a 16-8 record after their 57-49 non-league loss to Highland (Highland, IL).