AURORA – Basketball fans had to arrive early at Aurora Central Catholic to be assured a decent seat for a sold-out game between rivals ACC and Marmion on Friday night.

But with the Chargers holding a commanding 19-point lead at the half, the early arriving fans might have been daydreaming about the sophomore contest, won by Marmion with a put-back at the buzzer.

However, the Cadets staged a furious rally during the second half, ensuring the varsity Suburban Christain Conference Blue contest also would end as a nail-biter. ACC held off Marmion in the fourth quarter to win, 63-60.