In Tuesday's league match, the host Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers basketball team scored a tight 55-49 triumph over the Carmel Corsairs.

In their next game, the Hilltoppers meet the Saint Viator Lions (Arlington Heights, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic match, on Friday, February 10. Joliet Catholic will attempt to move on its 12-14 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 12-16 record after their 39-26 league win over Niles Notre Dame (Niles, IL).

With the defeat, Carmel moves to 10-19 on the year. The Corsairs travel to St. Patrick (Chicago, IL) to meet the Shamrocks in a East Suburban Catholic match on Friday, February 10. The Shamrocks enter the match with a record of 14-10. St. Patrick lost 65-35 in their recent league match against Benet Academy (Lisle, IL)