Illinois High School Basketball - St. Patrick can't hold off Rich Township
January 20, 2025: Olympia Fields, IL 60471 Rich Township Raptors (Olympia Fields, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting St. Patrick Shamrocks (Chicago, IL), 61-54 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Rich Township upgrades its record to 14-4 on the year. The Raptors travel to Benet Academy (Lisle, IL) to face the Redwings in a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. The Redwings enter the match with a record of 18-4.
The Shamrocks now sport a 15-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Marian Catholic for a East Suburban Catholic match on Friday, January 24. St. Patrick will face a Spartans squad coming off a 58-48 non-league win over Greenwood (Bowling Green, KY). The Spartans record now stands at 17-6.