The FCHS boys' varsity basketball squad had its hopes of a winning streak dashed Saturday night on the road at Johnston City, as the Indians rebounded from a slow start to dispatch the 'Birds, 42-30.
Anytime the Redbirds and cross-county rival Rangers clash on the hardwood, win-loss records are thrown out and fans packs the seats in hopes of another classic tilt.
And Friday night did not disappoint. For the fans clad in red, at least.
The FCHS girls' varsity basketball team traveled to Massac County Thursday night looking to return home as co-champs of the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference Ohio Division, but the Lady Patriots played the role of the spoiler, outscoring the Lady Redbirds 20-13 in the fourth quarter en route to 59-52 win. By virtue of the loss, Herrin won the SIRR Ohio Division crown outright, finishing 9-1. West Frankfort claimed second place with an 8-2 conference record.
The FCHS boys' varsity basketball team was within striking distance at halftime against Du Quoin Tuesday night at Max Morris Gym, but the Indian's athleticism took over in the second en route to their 51-30 victory.
The West Frankfort Lady Redbirds took the opening tip of their Senior Night contest against Murphysboro Monday night, and just 17 seconds into the game, senior Gena Jones found herself at the free throw line giving her squad the only lead it would need in what would become a theme during their 53-28 stomping of The Lady Red Devils.
The Redbirds' third try against Herrin failed to be the charm, as the Tigers defeated West Frankfort 70-38 Friday night to complete the three-game regular season sweep of the 'Birds.
The Lady Redbird varsity basketball team collected its third win in four days Thursday night, going on the road to Harrisburg and hammering the Lady Bulldogs 62-33.
Head coach Matt Hampleman's Lady Redbird varsity basketball squad got back to its winning ways Monday night, using a 12-4 third quarter advantage to break open a close game before eventually downing the Carterville Lady Lions, 57-49.
The FCHS boys' varsity basketball squad dropped to 0-2 in Mid-Winter Classic play Wednesday night, falling to the Carterville Lions 54-42 at Max Morris Gymnasium.
Matt Hampleman's girls' varsity basketball squad took care of a scrappy Pinckneyville bunch Tuesday night, 58-45, setting up a Mid-Winter Classic championship with the rival Herrin Lady Tigers Thursday night at Max Morris Gymnasium.
The FCHS boys' varsity basketball team's bid to break into the win column was denied by an upstart Johnston City team Monday night, as the Indians held off a furious Redbird comeback to notch the win, 43-38, in the late game of opening night of the Mid-Winter Class
Propelled by 19 points from senior Gena Jones and a strong second-half effort, the Lady Redbirds dispatched a game Sesser-Valier-Waltonville squad Saturday afternoon at Max MorrisGymnasium to open their Mid-Winter Classic in style with a 47-38 victory.
The Redbirds made the long trek south to Massac County Friday night still in search of their first victory of the season, and received a punch in the mouth as their reward, falling to the Patriots by a lopsided tally of 82-26.
The FCHS varsity girls' basketball team ran into a buzzsaw on the road Tuesday night, as Herrin rolled past the Lady Redbirds 67-35 in a battle between two teams perched near the top of the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference Ohio Division standings.
Eleven teams from three different states invaded Max Morris Gymnasium Saturday as FCHS head wrestling coach Rick Arrington's squad played host to the 2010 Redbird Invitational.
The FCHS girls' varsity basketball team broke open a tight game against a pesky Massac County team with a 12-0 scoring run that began late in the third quarter to stay perfect in Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference Ohio Division action with a 42-36 win Tuesday night at Max Morris Gymnasium.
West Frankfort relied heavily upon the inside presence of senior post Amy Bymaster and out battled the visiting Lady Bulldogs Monday night at Max Morris Gymnasium in a furious fourth quarter that featured 10 lead changes, topping Carmi 41-38.
It was a successful weekend for FCHS head coach Rick Arrington and his Redbird grapplers, as they closed the holiday break with wins over Calloway County (Ky.), Effingham and East St. Louis Saturday at the Herrin Holiday Duals.
