St. Patrick Shamrocks (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Niles Notre Dame Dons (Niles, IL), 43-41 in a league challenge.

With the victory, St. Patrick improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Shamrocks travel to Carmel (Mundelein, IL) to confront the Corsairs in a East Suburban Catholic challenge on Friday, January 12. The Corsairs come into the challenge with a record of 6-10. Carmel won 60-49 in their recent league challenge against Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL)

Next up, the Dons confront the Saint Viator Lions (Arlington Heights, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic challenge, on Friday, January 12. Niles Notre Dame will attempt to improve on its 9-10 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 77-51 non-league win over Harvest Christian Academy (Elgin, IL).