There's no place like home for Father McGivney Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They secured a 48-44 W over the Metro-East Lutheran Knights on Friday. For the Griffins, this counts as revenge for the 59-53 win the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February.

Owen Kolesa
| 12/05/25 vs Metro-East Lutheran | 57% |
| 12/02/25 @ New Athens | 54% |
| 11/29/25 vs Maryville Christian | 50% |
| 11/26/25 vs St. Elmo/Brownstown | 50% |
Father McGivney Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Owen Kolesa out in front who posted 14 points. Kolesa is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. Chase Jansen was another key player, putting up 12 points and five boards.
Father McGivney Catholic's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Metro-East Lutheran, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Father McGivney Catholic is set to take on their familiar foe Althoff Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Metro-East Lutheran will face off against rival Christ Our Rock Lutheran at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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