Illinois High School Basketball - Wheaton Academy can't hold off St. Francis
January 16, 2025: West Chicago, IL 60185 St. Francis Spartans (Wheaton, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Wheaton Academy Warriors (West Chicago, IL), 56-49 in a non-league match.
With the victory, St. Francis advances its record to 8-13 on the year. The Spartans host IC Catholic Prep (Elmhurst, IL) to face the Knights in a Chicago Catholic - White match on Friday, January 17. The Knights enter the match with a record of 16-2. IC Catholic Prep won 64-56 in their recent non-league match against St. Rita (Chicago, IL)
The Warriors now own a 10-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hinsdale Central for a non-league match on Friday, January 17. Wheaton Academy will face a Red Devils squad coming off a 66-51 league win over York (Elmhurst, IL). The Red Devils record now stands at 16-2.