The crowd at Wednesday's league challenge between the St. John's Cadets (Washington, DC) and the host Paul VI Panthers (Chantilly, VA), observed St. John's's basketball team edge Paul VI by a score of 60-55.

The Cadets (22-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Elizabeth Seton (Bladensburg, MD). The come into the Washington Catholic challenge with a 16-7 record. In their last challenge, Elizabeth Seton was tipped by Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD), 56-43, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Panthers battle the St. Mary's Ryken Knights (Leonardtown, MD) in a Washington Catholic challenge, on Friday, February 7. Paul VI will attempt to improve on its 17-7 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 16-8 record after their 67-47 league loss to Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD).