The Saint Viator Lions basketball squad (Arlington Heights, IL), was nudged 67-64 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Marian Catholic Spartans (Chicago Heights, IL)

With the victory, Marian Catholic advances its record to 20-6 on the year. The Spartans host Danville (Danville, IL) to meet the Vikings in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 8. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 7-15. Danville lost 50-40 in their recent league battle against Peoria (Peoria, IL)

The Lions now own a 19-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hinsdale South for a non-league game on Saturday, February 8. Saint Viator will confront a Hornets team coming off a 65-49 non-league loss to Crystal Lake South (Crystal Lake, IL). The Hornets record now stands at 6-18.