Murphysboro posted their closest win since January 19th on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Meridian Bobcats 53-50. Given the Red Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Bobcats are ranked 203rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Murphysboro's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Meridian, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 10-4 record.
Murphysboro will look to defend their home court on January 7, 2025 against Cairo at 7:30 p.m. Cairo will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Murphysboro surely won't give up without a fight. As for Meridian, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Meridian Bobcats face off against the Carterville Lions at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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