The Massac County Patriots girls basketball team narrowly defeated Marion Wildcats, 56-50, in the opening round of the Carbondale Mid-Winter Classic. The win advanced the Patriots to the semifinals, where they will play against Carbondale on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • The Patriots' leading scorer was senior Adalyn Gower with 20 points
  • Senior Brooklynn Burnett followed with 14, and Elise Coakley scored 12
State of Play
  • The game remained tight, with neither team leading by more than six points at the end of each quarter
  • Marion will play against Pinckneyville in a consolation bracket game
What's Next

The Patriots will face Carbondale in the semifinals on Thursday, while Marion will play against Pinckneyville in a consolation bracket game on Tuesday.

Bottom Line

The Massac County Patriots' hard-fought victory over Marion Wildcats has secured their spot in the semifinals, setting the stage for an intense matchup against Carbondale. Meanwhile, Marion will look to bounce back in the consolation bracket game against Pinckneyville.