Illinois High School Basketball - St. Francis nips Saint Viator
January 9, 2024: Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the St. Francis Spartans (Wheaton, IL) and the host Saint Viator Lions (Arlington Heights, IL), saw St. Francis's basketball squad hold off Saint Viator by a tally of 50-43.
With the victory, St. Francis improves its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Spartans host Rosary (Aurora, IL) to play the Royals in a Girls Catholic - White challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Royals come into the challenge with a record of 6-9. Rosary won 46-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Lisle (Lisle, IL)
Next up, the Lions play the Marist RedHawks (Chicago, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Saint Viator will attempt to improve on its 4-14 season record. The RedHawks come into the challenge with a 5-16 record after their 56-34 league loss to Benet Academy (Lisle, IL).