Illinois High School Basketball - St. Francis de Sales nipped by Bishop McNamara
January 7, 2023: Chicago, IL 60617 The Bishop McNamara Fightin' Irish tipped the host St. Francis de Sales Pioneers basketball team by a final score of 65-59 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Fightin' Irish face the Aurora Central Catholic Chargers (Aurora, IL) in a Metro Suburban game, on Tuesday, January 10. Bishop McNamara will attempt to move on its 14-3 season record. The Chargers enter the game with a 4-14 record after their 56-46 league loss to Ridgewood (Norridge, IL).
The Pioneers (5-12) will now prepare for their battle against Leo (Chicago, IL). The Lions come into the Chicago Catholic - White battle with a 5-10 record. In their last battle, Leo was nudged by Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL), 44-27, in a league battle.