Rosary Royals (Aurora, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Chicago Hope Academy (Chicago, IL), 43-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Rosary upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Royals host St. Laurence (Burbank, IL) to play the Vikings in a Girls Catholic - White bout on Tuesday, November 29. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 4-1. St. Laurence won 42-30 in their recent non-league bout against Oak Forest (Oak Forest, IL)

Next up, the play the Evergreen Park Mustangs (Evergreen Park, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, November 26. Chicago Hope Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 40-33 non-league loss to De La Salle (Chicago, IL).