Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the St. Francis Spartans (Wheaton, IL) and the host Leo Lions (Chicago, IL), saw St. Francis's basketball squad hold off Leo by a tally of 53-46.

With the victory, St. Francis improves its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Spartans host Montini Catholic (Lombard, IL) to confront the Broncos in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Broncos come into the challenge with a record of 1-7. Montini Catholic lost 56-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Brother Rice (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Lions confront the St. Rita Mustangs (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Catholic - Blue challenge, on Friday, December 15. Leo will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 1-9 record after their 60-41 non-league loss to Providence Catholic (New Lenox, IL).