East St. Louis, Mount Vernon Win At Salem Tourney

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Published on January 19 2024 6:28 am
Last Updated on January 19 2024 6:28 am
Written by Millie Lange

SALEM -- Two games were contested Thursday evening at the 72nd Salem Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament.

East St. Louis easily handled Carbondale by an 82-51 count.

In the second contest, Mount Vernon edged Charleston, 43-41.

Tonight's games include Centralia against Salem at 6 p.m. followed by East St. Louis taking on Mount Vernon at 7:30.

Effingham will be meeting Champaign Central at 11 a.m. Saturday while Carbondale faces Charleston at 12:30 pm..

The rest of Saturday's schedule will be set after Friday evening and Saturday mornings' play.

If the Hearts lose the 11 a.m. contest, they will play for seventh place at 3 p.m., If the Hearts win, they will play for the consolation championship at 4:30 p.m.