University Prep Panthers (Redding, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mercy Warriors (Red Bluff, CA), 55-43 in a league bout.

With the win, University Prep upgrades its record to 15-2 on the season. The Panthers host Redding Christian (Redding, CA) to encounter the Lions in a Tri-Cities bout on Friday, February 6. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 16-5. Redding Christian won 41-36 in their recent league bout against Liberty Christian (Redding, CA)

Next up, the Warriors encounter the Liberty Christian Patriots (Redding, CA) in a Tri-Cities bout, on Friday, February 6. Mercy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 13-8 record after their 41-36 league loss to Redding Christian (Redding, CA).