Basketball Recap: Massac County Skates Past Meridian with Ease

Patriots

Margin (Wins)

02/10/25 vs Meridian	27
02/04/25 vs Carterville	10
01/21/25 vs Cairo	10
01/14/25 vs Murphysboro	15
01/02/25 vs Chester	18
+ 3 more games

There's no place like home for Massac County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They claimed a resounding 52-25 victory over the Meridian Bobcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Patriots have posted since December 17, 2024.

Massac County's victory bumped their record up to 11-16. As for Meridian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.

Massac County and Meridian could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. Massac County (ranked 375th) will meet Marion (ranked 111th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Meridian will take on Harrisburg at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 429 places (576 vs. 147).