Chase Konieczny drained a 20-footer with 2.3 seconds left as #4 St. Joe held off a stubborn effort from archrival Marian, 57-54, to win the 92nd “Holy War of the Hardwood”.

The win keeps the Huskies alive in the hunt for the Northern Indiana Conference title.

Watch a replay of Saint Joe vs Marian Here.

Penn remains in sole possession of the NIC lead after a 69-54 triumph over South Bend Washington. Freshman Caleb Coolman had another stellar night with 16 points and nine assists. Penn visits Riley next Friday on Sports Michiana.

The ‘Cats are still in the conference chase as well, sitting at 5-1 in the league after an easy 74-41 triumph over Elkhart. Alex Daniel’s team is now 16-3 on the season.

Warsaw claims its first Northern Lakes Conference championship since 2021, as the Tigers smashed Plymouth, 70-40. Robbie Finlinson led the way for Warsaw, which will be without Luke Bricker for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Tippecanoe Valley reigns as champions of the Indiana Northern State Conference, downing Jimtown, 38-35, in overtime. The Vikings were led by a 28-point night from Ian Cooksey.

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