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Mokena Junior High Basketball Team Advances To State Tournament

The team will now face Matteson Colin Powell at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Kingsley Junior High School in Normal.

MOKENA, IL — The Mokena Junior High School seventh grade boys basketball team has advanced to the IESA Class 4A state tournament.

The boys defeated Ottawa 26-21 at sectionals Feb. 5. The team will now face Matteson Colin Powell at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Kingsley Junior High School in Normal.

Mokena is 22-5 and Matteson is 24-3.

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