The Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers topped the host Aurora East Tomcats basketball team by a final score of 78-63 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hilltoppers face the Marian Catholic Spartans (Chicago Heights, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic game, on Saturday, January 6. Joliet Catholic will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record.

With the defeat, Aurora East moves to 3-12 on the year. The Tomcats travel to South Elgin (South Elgin, IL) to face the Storm in a Upstate Eight game on Friday, January 5. The Storm enter the game with a record of 7-9. South Elgin lost 59-46 in their recent non-league game against Larkin (Elgin, IL)