The Niles Notre Dame Dons basketball squad (Niles, IL), was nudged 43-38 in Friday's league battle with the visiting St. Patrick Shamrocks (Chicago, IL)

With the victory, St. Patrick advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Shamrocks host Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale, IL) to meet the Red Devils in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 10. The Red Devils enter the battle with a record of 3-2. Hinsdale Central lost 42-40 in their recent league battle against Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, IL)

The Dons now own a 3-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Roosevelt for a non-league battle on Monday, December 9. Niles Notre Dame will meet a Rough Riders squad coming off a 61-28 non-league loss to Mather (Chicago, IL). The Rough Riders record now stands at 0-3.