Here’s a quick round up of 11 boys, girls games from Tuesday night in the metro-east
The metro-east boys and girls basketball seasons continued with several key games Tuesday night.
Here is a quick view of some of the outcomes.
BOYS
Alton 70, Althoff 36
The Redbirds downed the Crusaders in a 34-point victory at the Chick-fil-A Belleville East Classic.
Alton improved to 4-15 overall while Althoff fell to 6-16.
Look ahead: Alton faces Belleville East at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Althoff faces McCluer at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
Belleville East 57, McCluer 44
The Lancers posted a 13-point victory over the Comets in tournament action.
Belleville East improved to 18-3 overall while McCluer dropped to 0-15.
Look ahead: Belleville East faces Alton at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
Edwardsville 75, Cahokia 43
The Tigers costed to a 32-point victory over the Comanches at the Jerseyville Mid-Winter Classic.
Malik Allen led Edwardsville with 22 points. Edwardsville improved to 13-7 overall while Cahokia dropped to 4-16.
Look ahead: Cahokia faces Granite City at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Edwardsville takes on Jerseyville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
Granite City 62, Jerseyville 50
The Warriors rolled to a 12-point win against the tournament host at the Jerseyville Mid-Winter Classic.
Granite City improved to 11-9. Jerseyville dropped to 12-8.
Look ahead: Granite City faces Cahokia at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Jerseyville takes on Edwardsville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
Columbia 64, Carlyle 51
The Eagles got past the Indians with a 13-point victory.
Dylan Murphy and Jack Steckler led Columbia with 18 points a piece. Columbia improved to 19-2 overall. Carlyle dropped to 7-13.
Look ahead: Columbia faces Alton Marquette at Okawville at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
Triad 61, Mattoon 33
The Knights dominated the Green Wave with a 28-point victory at the Litchfield Rick McGraw Memorial.
McGrady Noyes led Triad with 19 points. Triad improved to 16-5 overall.
Look ahead: Triad faces Greenville at Litchfield at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
O’Fallon 47, Miller Career 42
The Panthers pulled out a five-point victory over the Phoenix.
Isaiah Camper, Rini Harris and Koby Wilmoth led O’Fallon with 10 points each. O’Fallon improved to 16-5 overall.
Look ahead: O’Fallon visits Normal Community West at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.
Alton Marquette 53, Highland 48
The Explorers beat the Bulldogs by five points.
Highland fell to 14-7 overall, while Alton Marquette improved to 12-9.
Look ahead: Highland faces Carlyle at Litchfield at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
GIRLS
O’Fallon 64, Civic Memorial 42
The Panthers downed the Eagles by 22 points at the Highland Invitational.
Shannon Dowell led O’Fallon with 41 points. O’Fallon improved to 20-3 overall. CM dropped to 11-12.
Look ahead: O’Fallon faces Okawville at Highland at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
Nashville 33, Belleville West 25
The Hornettes posted a eight point victory over the Maroons at Highland.
Belleville West fell to 2-17. Nashville improved to 6-8.
Look ahead: Belleville West visits Collinsville at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Westminster 56, Edwardsville 47
The Wildcats eased past the Tiger in a nine point victory.
Edwardsville dropped to 8-11 overall.
Look ahead: Edwardsville visits Whitfield at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
Okawville 39, Breese Central 28
The Rockets got a decisive victory over the Cougars at Highland.
Okawville improved to 19-2. Breese Central fell to 14-7 overall.
Look ahead: Breese Central faces Civic Memorial at Highland at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Okawville faces O’Fallon at Highland at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.