Illinois High School Basketball - First Baptist Academy nipped by Maryville Christian
December 7, 2023: O'Fallon, IL
The Maryville Christian Lions tipped the host First Baptist Academy basketball team by a final score of 41-37 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Lions face the Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL) in a Gateway game, on Friday, December 8. Maryville Christian will attempt to move on its 1-5 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 5-2 record after their 71-46 league win over Christ Our Rock Lutheran (Centralia, IL).
With the defeat, First Baptist Academy moves to 4-4 on the year. The host Southwestern (Piasa, IL) to face the Piasa Birds in a non-league game on Monday, December 11. The Piasa Birds enter the game with a record of 5-4. Southwestern won 56-47 in their recent league game against Staunton (Staunton, IL)