Warriors topple ranked Marian Catholic

MOLINE – On paper, it might have been the toughest competition this year for the 24th-ranked Warriors, but they handled it like a charm, beating 13th-ranked Marian Catholic 70-49 at the Eastbay Shootout in Moline.

Senior Marcus Skeete scored 24 points on Saturday in the Warriors’ 70-49 win over Marian Catholic. (Photo credit / Rommel Bon & RBon Images)

Senior Marcus Skeete led the way with 24 points. Junior Ben Schwieger tallied 19, and junior Isaiah Smith had 16 points. The Warriors extended their win streak to seven games. The game also marked the ninth win in a row on a neutral court this year, as the Warriors went undefeated at tournaments in Batavia and Jacobs.

The Warriors moved to 14-1 on the season. They travel to Lockport on Tuesday to take on the Porters in a non-conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.