Leo Lions (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Providence-St. Mel Knights (Chicago, IL), 68-64 in a league bout.

With the victory, Leo upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Lions host Providence Catholic (New Lenox, IL) to play the Celtics in a Chicago Catholic - White bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Celtics come into the bout with a record of 1-5. Providence Catholic lost 58-24 in their recent league bout against Saint Ignatius College Prep (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Knights play the Brother Rice Crusaders (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Catholic - White bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Providence-St. Mel will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 6-0 record after their 72-48 league win over St. Francis de Sales (Chicago, IL).