Vienna lost against Herrin back in December of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Vienna Eagles fell just short of the Herrin Tigers by a score of 53-50. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 252nd, while the Tigers are ranked 88th).
Herrin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kyrese Lukens out in front who posted 18 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Grady Cox, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 13 points.
Vienna's defeat dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Herrin, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which lines up perfectly with their 20-5 record this season.
Vienna will venture away from home to square off against Johnston City at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Herrin, they will host Murphysboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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