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.