Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the St. Joseph-by-the-Sea Vikings (Staten Island, NY) and the host Monsignor Farrell Lions (Staten Island, NY), saw St. Joseph-by-the-Sea's basketball squad hold off Monsignor Farrell by a tally of 44-41.

With the victory, St. Joseph-by-the-Sea improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Iona Prep (New Rochelle, NY) to confront the Gaels in a non-league challenge on Sunday, November 26. The Gaels come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Lions confront the St. Francis Prep Terriers (Fresh Meadows, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Sunday, November 26. Monsignor Farrell will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.