Illinois High School Basketball - Nazareth Academy nips Benet Academy
January 4, 2023: LaGrange Park, IL 60526 Nazareth Academy Roadrunners (LaGrange Park, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Benet Academy Redwings (Lisle, IL), 37-32 in a league bout.
With the win, Nazareth Academy upgrades its record to 15-1 on the season. The Roadrunners travel to Saint Viator (Arlington Heights, IL) to confront the Lions in a East Suburban Catholic challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Saint Viator lost 49-20 in their recent league challenge against Carmel (Mundelein, IL)
Next up, the Redwings confront the Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers (Joliet, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Benet Academy will attempt to improve on its 11-5 season record. The Hilltoppers come into the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 47-32 non-league loss to Peotone (Peotone, IL).