The Priory Ravens basketball squad (St. Louis, MO), was nudged 45-40 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL)

With the victory, Marquette Catholic advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Explorers travel to Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL) to meet the Knights in a Gateway battle on Friday, December 20. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 6-0. Metro-East Lutheran won 60-32 in their recent league battle against Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL)

The Ravens now own a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bayless for a non-league battle on Friday, December 20. Priory will meet a Bronchos squad coming off a 55-39 league loss to Valley Park (Valley Park, MO). The Bronchos record now stands at 4-3.