Mt. Zion hadn't done well against Salem recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mt. Zion Braves secured a 61-56 W over the Salem Wildcats. This was payback for the Braves, who suffered a 57-53 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Mt. Zion now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Salem, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Mt. Zion will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Paris at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Salem will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Mascoutah at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
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