Bombers’ defense quiets Golden Eagles’ shooters, leads to spot in Macomb-Western semifinals

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | December 28, 2024
Macomb junior forward Nolan Hoge makes a layup during Friday's game against Mercer County in the second round of the Macomb-Western Shootout in Macomb, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

MACOMB, Ill. — Locked in. Those were the first words Macomb boys basketball coach Jeremy Anderson used to describe his team’s defensive performance against Mercer County in Friday’s Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament quarterfinal game at Western Hall. “I thought the effort defensively was outstanding,” Anderson said. After Mercer County shot 72.7 percent from the field in…

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