Illinois High School Basketball - St. Edward holds off St. Francis
January 4, 2022: Wheaton, IL 60187 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the St. Edward Green Wave (Elgin, IL) and the host St. Francis Spartans (Wheaton, IL), saw St. Edward's basketball squad hold off St. Francis by a tally of 46-39.
With the victory, St. Edward improves its record to 4-9 on the campaign. The Green Wave host Westmont (Westmont, IL) to confront the Sentinels in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 6. The Sentinels come into the challenge with a record of 5-9. Westmont lost 62-11 in their recent league challenge against IC Catholic Prep (Elmhurst, IL)
Next up, the Spartans confront the Rosary Royals (Aurora, IL) in a Metro Suburban challenge, on Thursday, January 6. St. Francis will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Royals come into the challenge with a 11-4 record after their 52-35 league win over Chicago Christian (Palos Heights, IL).