Nazareth Academy Roadrunners (LaGrange Park, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers (Joliet, IL), 53-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Nazareth Academy moves its record to 4-6 on the year. The Roadrunners travel to Yorkville (Yorkville, IL) to face the Foxes in a non-league game on Monday, December 26. The Foxes enter the game with a record of 9-2. Yorkville lost 56-51 in their recent league game against Oswego (Oswego, IL)

With the defeat, Joliet Catholic moves to 4-5 on the year. The Hilltoppers host Saint Viator (Arlington Heights, IL) to face the Lions in a East Suburban Catholic game on Saturday, December 17. The Lions enter the game with a record of 5-6. Saint Viator won 68-62 in their recent league game against Carmel (Mundelein, IL)