WMOK – Metropolis, IL – The Massac County Patriots are getting ready to tip off the 2026-27 boys basketball season, and fans won’t have to wait long to meet this year’s team.
Meet the Patriots is set for Friday, November 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for boys basketball, at the Massac County High School Gym.
The season itself opens the following week at the Vienna Classic, November 23-28 in Vienna, Illinois.
After the tournament, the Patriots’ early schedule includes:
- Friday, December 4, 6 p.m. — at Hardin County, Elizabethtown
- Tuesday, December 8, 6 p.m. — at Johnston City
- Friday, December 11, 6 p.m. — vs. Murphysboro, Metropolis
- Saturday, December 12, 6 p.m. — at Hamilton County, McLeansboro
- Friday, December 18, 6 p.m. — at Harrisburg
- Saturday, December 19, 5 p.m. — vs. Anna-Jonesboro, Metropolis
The Patriots will also play in the Eldorado Holiday Tournament December 26, 28 and 29 in Eldorado, Illinois.
Later highlights on the 2026-27 schedule include the Superman Classic January 18-23 in Metropolis, home games against Harrisburg, Century, Herrin and Carterville in February, and a February 19 finale at Salem.
Stay with WMOK for Massac County Patriot basketball coverage throughout the season.
