West Frankfort back to .500 – Picks up big road win at Sparta

The FCHS Redbirds boys Varsity and JV basketball teams both won at Sparta Saturday. In the varsity game, the Redbirds came out on top 54-39. West Frankfort used a strong defense to take a 31-14 lead into halftime and held on for the 15 point victory. The Redbirds had three players in double figures led by Austin Glodich’s 16 points. Noah Allen added 14 while Keagan Thrash scored 12. Andrew Sturghill added 4 points and Kyle Hammers scored 3. C.J. Johnson and DiAngelo Russell scored 2 points each while Scott Clinton rounded out the scoring with a free throw. Please click on and read the rest of the story by westfrankfortsports.com. While you are there, read some of Dave Broy’s features on West Frankfort Sports history.