Illinois High School Basketball - Mt. Olive overwhelmed by Gillespie
December 12, 2025: Mt. Olive, IL 62069
In Friday's non-league test, the Gillespie Miners (Gillespie, IL) basketball squad trounced the host Mt. Olive Wildcats (Mt. Olive, IL), by a score of 67-37.
Next, the Miners encounter the Southwestern Piasa Birds (Piasa, IL) in a South Central test, on Monday, December 15. Gillespie will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Piasa Birds come into the test with a 7-1 record after their 46-35 league win over North Mac (Virden, IL).
The Wildcats (4-4) will now prepare for their test against Carlinville (Carlinville, IL). The Cavaliers go into the non-league bout with a 3-7 record.
