The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the St. Joseph-by-the-Sea Vikings (Staten Island, NY) and the host Monsignor Farrell Lions (Staten Island, NY), observed St. Joseph-by-the-Sea's basketball team overcome Monsignor Farrell by a score of 55-40.

The Vikings (11-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Monsignor McClancy (Queens, NY). The Crusaders come into the Catholic A - North challenge with a 1-6 record.

In their next game, the Lions battle the Holy Trinity Titans (Hicksville, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Sunday, February 2. Monsignor Farrell will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record.