St. Francis Spartans (Wheaton, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Marmion Cadets (Aurora, IL), 55-49 in a league match.

With the victory, St. Francis advances its record to 11-13 on the year. The Spartans host Chicago Mt. Carmel (Chicago, IL) to face the Caravan in a Chicago Catholic - Blue match on Tuesday, February 4. The Caravan enter the match with a record of 20-5. Chicago Mt. Carmel won 84-60 in their recent non-league match against Oak Lawn (Oak Lawn, IL)

The Cadets now own a 14-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Glenbard South for a non-league match on Saturday, February 1. Marmion will face a Raiders squad coming off a 46-40 league win over Elmwood Park (Elmwood Park, IL). The Raiders record now stands at 13-11.