Woods Puts Up 25 Points for Alton but Redbirds Come Up Short Friday Night

ALTON - Moory Woods led Alton with 25 points, but the Redbirds came up short as Belleville East defeated Alton 70-61 in a home matchup on Friday night.

Camren Edwards and Ja’markus Gary scored 9 points each.

Belleville East led Alton 20-9 at the end of the first quarter, then 27-23 at halftime and 46-39 after three quarters.

The Lancers were led by Braxton Stacker with 27 points and Ethyn Brown with 25 points.

Alton is now 8-6 and will play Confluence Prep Academy at home on Monday night.