Here’s brief roundup of metro-east boys and girls basketball games from the weekend
The metro-east boys and girls basketball seasons continued with several key games over the weekend.
Here is a quick view of some of the outcomes.
BOYS
Belleville East 50, Westminster 47
The Lancers pulled of a three-point victory in a tight match-up against the Wildcats at Althoff.
Jordan Pickett led Belleville East with 14 points. Belleville East improved to 17-3 overall while Westminster fell to 10-6.
Look ahead: The Lancers are competing in the Belleville East Chick-Fil-A Classic this week.
Belleville West 66, MICDS 59
The Maroons notched a seven-point victory over the Rams.
David Marshall Jr. led Belleville West with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Belleville West improved to 8-10 overall while MICDS dropped to 11-5.
Look ahead: Belleville West is competing in the Belleville East Chick-Fil-A Classic this week.
O’Fallon 63, University City 41
The Panthers got a decisive 22-point victory over the Lions.
Rini Harris led O’Fallon with 20 points on 6-for-6 shooting from the field while grabbing 8 rebounds. O’Fallon improved to 15-5 while University fell to 4-9.
Look ahead: O’Fallon visits Normal Community West at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.
De Smet 82, Althoff 42
The Spartans dominated the Crusaders in a 40-point victory.
Justin Duff led De Smet with 22 points. Althoff fell to 6-15 overall while De Smet improved to 9-4.
Look ahead: Althoff is competing in the Belleville East Chick-Fil-A Classic this week.
Triad 62, Pana 25
The Knights downed the Panthers in a 37-point victory.
Jake Stewart led Triad with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Triad improved to 15-5 overall.
Look ahead: Triad is competing in the Litchfield Rick McGraw Memorial this week.
Columbia 59, Cahokia 57
The Eagles won a close match-up against the Comanches by two points.
Dylan Murphy led Columbia with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Columbia improved to 18-2 while Cahokia fell to 4-15.
Look ahead: Columbia hosts Waterloo at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Mascoutah 67, Metro-East Lutheran 27
The Indians dominated the Knights in a 40-point victory.
Jayden McCoo led Mascoutah with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Mascoutah improved to 15-5 overall.
Look ahead: Mascoutah is competing in the Nashville Invitational this week.
Moline 77, East St. Louis 53 (Saturday)
East St. Louis 63, Chaminade 61 (Monday)
The Flyer dropped a match-up against Moline on Saturday but bounced back and pulled out a two-point victory over the Red Devils.
Macaleab Rich led the East St. Louis with 27 points and 10 rebounds against Chaminade. East St. Louis improved to 11-4 overall.
Look ahead: East St. Louis visits Salem at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
Gibault 41, Chester 39 (Saturday)
Gibault 53, Okawville 27 (Monday)
The Hawks defeated the host Yellowjackets (9-11) in the championship of the Chester Invitational before dispatching the Rockets.
Gavin Kesler led Gibault with 19 points against Chester and then scored another 17 against Okawville (6-14). Kaden Augustine posted 13 points against the Rockets as Gibault improved to 18-3.
Look ahead: The Hawks face Wesclin at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Okawville. The Rockets host Roxana at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
GIRLS
Alton 56, Triad 19 (Saturday)
Alton 58, Teutopolis 56 (Monday)
The Redbirds brought in two straight victories in the Highland Invitational over the Knights and Wooden Shoes.
Alton improved to 21-0 overall.
Look ahead: Alton continues tournament action at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, against Mater Dei.
Teutopolis 53, Waterloo 43 (Saturday)
Waterloo 47, Triad 46 (Monday)
The Bulldogs dropped their first game of the Highland Invitational against the Wooden Shoes, but won their next match-up against the Knights by one-point.
Waterloo improved to 14-7 overall while Triad dropped to 1-16.
Look ahead: Waterloo faces Collinsville at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Highland. Triad hosts Gillespie at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23.
Mater Dei 44, Belleville East 38 (Saturday)
Mater Dei 43, Highland 27 (Monday)
Mater Dei won their first two games in the Highland Invitational against the Lancers and the Bulldogs of Highland.
Mater Dei improved to 16-3 overall while Highland dropped to 18-6.
Look ahead: Both teams continue tournament action this week as Mater Dei faces Alton at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, and Highland faces Teutopolis at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. The Lancers (7-11), meanwhile, next play at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Mascoutah.
Mascoutah 64, Wesclin 46
The Indians beat the Warriors by 18 points.
Sophia Loden led Mascoutah with 26 points. Mascoutah improved to 14-7 overall.
Look ahead: Mascoutah faces Greenville at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Vandalia.
O’Fallon 75, Hillsboro 44
The Panthers downed the Hiltoppers in a 31-point victory at the Highland Invitational.
Shannon Dowell led O’Fallon with 18 points and 8 rebounds. O’Fallon improved to 19-3 overall.
Look ahead: O’Fallon continues tournament action this week.
Highland 47, Collinsville 28 (Saturday)
Collinsville 45, Belleville East 36 (Monday)
The Kahoks coasted past the Lancers in a nine-point victory, while losing to the Bulldogs at the Highland Invitational.
Ella Guerrero led Collinsville with 18 points in the win against Belleville East. Collinsville is 11-11 overall.
Look ahead: Collinsville continues tournament action at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, against Waterloo.
Okawville 59, Belleville West 34
The Rockets posted a 25-point victory over the Maroons at the Highland Invitational.
Belleville West dropped to 2-16 overall. Okawville is 18-3.
Look ahead: Both teams continue tournament action this week.
Breese Central 47, Nashville 30
The Cougars pulled off a 17-point victory over the Hornettes at the Highland Invitational.
Haley Ottenschnieder led Breese Central with 16 points. The Cougars improved to 14-6 overall. Nashville is 5-8.
Look ahead: Both teams continue tournament action this week.
This story was originally published January 17, 2023 at 1:42 PM.