Fans at Friday's league challenge between the St. Charles Cardinals (Columbus, OH) and the host St. Francis DeSales Stallions (Columbus, OH), saw St. Charles's basketball squad overcome St. Francis DeSales by a tally of 44-35.

With the victory, St. Charles improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Licking Heights (Pataskala, OH) to confront the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 6-4. Licking Heights won 59-56 in their recent league challenge against Zanesville (Zanesville, OH)

Next up, the Stallions confront the Meadowbrook Colts (Byesville, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. St. Francis DeSales will attempt to improve on its 6-4 season record. The Colts come into the challenge with a 0-10 record after their 63-45 league loss to Philo (Duncan Falls, OH).