Cyprus Pirates (Magna, UT) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Roy Royals (Roy, UT), 68-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cyprus upgrades its record to 1-6 on the season. The Pirates host Juan Diego Catholic (Draper, UT) to play the Soaring Eagle in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Soaring Eagle go into the bout with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Royals play the Box Elder Bees (Brigham City, UT) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 24. Roy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.