Xaverian Clippers (Brooklyn, NY) supporters left the game happy Sunday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Christ the King Royals (Middle Village, NY), 56-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Xaverian advances its record to 10-9 on the year. The Clippers travel to Bishop Loughlin (Brooklyn, NY) to meet the Lions in a Catholic AA - Brooklyn/Queens match on Friday, February 7. The Lions enter the match with a record of 7-15. Bishop Loughlin lost 64-59 in their recent league match against Nazareth (Brooklyn, NY)

The Royals now own a 9-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Nazareth for a Catholic AA - Brooklyn/Queens match on Monday, February 3. Christ the King will meet a Kingsmen squad coming off a 68-55 league loss to Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, NY). The Kingsmen record now stands at 11-5.