Illinois High School Basketball - Marmion Academy nudges Al Raby
December 23, 2009: Aurora, IL 60504 Marmion Academy Cadets (Aurora, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Al Raby Raiders (Chicago, IL), 40-36 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Marmion Academy upgrades its record to 6-5 on the season. The Cadets host St. Edward (Elgin, IL) to battle the Green Wave in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 8. The Green Wave come into the challenge with a record of 2-8.
Next up, the Raiders battle the North Lawndale College Prep Phoenix (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public Red - West challenge, on Wednesday, January 6. Al Raby will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record.