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BJs Printables Male Athletes Of The Month: MELHS Basketball Boys Have Big Week

The Knights capture two big wins - one over Father McGivney Catholic and other over Southwestern.

Dan Brannan, Content Director

Feb 5, 2026 4:26 PM Mar 2, 2026 1:43 PM

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EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran’s boys basketball team has had a big week. The Knights picked up back-to-back wins this week, defeating Father McGivney Catholic on Tuesday and Southwestern on Wednesday, and will host rival Maryville Christian at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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The boys' team members are BJ's Printables Male Athletes of the Month for MELHS.

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Metro-East Lutheran led all the way in a 56-42 Gateway Metro Conference upset over Father McGivney at Hooks Gym. Father McGivney scored 14 points in the first quarter and four in the second, while Metro-East Lutheran posted 13 in the first and 14 in the second to take control at halftime. Metro-East Lutheran finished with 19 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

On Wednesday, Metro-East Lutheran beat Southwestern 53-45 in a game that was tied 8-8 after the first quarter. Metro-East Lutheran outscored Southwestern 23-19 in the third quarter and held even at 9-9 in the fourth to secure the victory.

Metro East Lutheran’s boys seem to be peaking at just the right time under Coach Anthony Smith.