Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Boylan Catholic Titans (Rockford, IL) and the host St. Francis Spartans (Wheaton, IL), saw Boylan Catholic's basketball squad hold off St. Francis by a tally of 45-38.

With the victory, Boylan Catholic improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Titans travel to Freeport (Freeport, IL) to play the Pretzels in a Northern Illinois 10 challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Pretzels come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. Freeport lost 48-24 in their recent league challenge against Guilford (Rockford, IL)

Next up, the Spartans play the IC Catholic Prep Knights (Elmhurst, IL) in a Girls Catholic - White challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. St. Francis will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 52-39 league win over Rosary (Aurora, IL).