Lemont Lemont HS (Lemont, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Romeoville Spartans (Romeoville, IL), 44-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lemont upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Lemont HS host Providence Catholic (New Lenox, IL) to clash with the Celtics in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Celtics go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Spartans clash with the Bolingbrook Raiders (Bolingbrook, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 8. Romeoville will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.