Illinois High School Basketball - Mascoutah nips Althoff Catholic
January 31, 2023: Mascoutah, IL 62258
Mascoutah Indians (Mascoutah, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL), 55-50 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Mascoutah upgrades its record to 19-7 on the season. The Indians travel to Jersey (Jerseyville, IL) to play the Panthers in a Mississippi Valley bout on Thursday, February 2. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 17-10. Jersey lost 63-38 in their recent league bout against Highland (Highland, IL)
Next up, the Crusaders play the Centralia Orphans (Centralia, IL) in a South Seven bout, on Saturday, February 4. Althoff Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 16-8 season record. The Orphans go into the bout with a 4-18 record after their 44-22 non-league loss to Mater Dei (Breese, IL).