Central Catholic Fighting Irish (Toledo, OH) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Notre Dame Academy Eagles (Toledo, OH), 50-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Central Catholic upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Fighting Irish host Lakota West (West Chester, OH) to play the Firebirds in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Firebirds go into the bout with a record of 8-3. Lakota West won 65-51 in their recent league bout against Middletown (Middletown, OH)

Next up, the Eagles play the Wadsworth Grizzlies (Wadsworth, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 13. Notre Dame Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Grizzlies go into the bout with a 10-4 record after their 42-38 league loss to Brecksville-Broadview Heights (Broadview Heights, OH).