Gillespie unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 54-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Alton-Wood River Oilers on Tuesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.
Coming up, Gillespie won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Pawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will square off against Griggsville-Perry at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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