John J. Duggan Academy (Springfield, MA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Springfield Renaissance (Springfield, MA), 86-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, John J. Duggan Academy upgrades its record to 7-0 on the season. The travel to Ludlow (Ludlow, MA) to clash with the Lions in a Tri-County - North bout on Friday, January 12. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Ludlow lost 62-36 in their recent league bout against Mount Everett Regional (Sheffield, MA)

Next up, the clash with the Palmer Panthers (Palmer, MA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Springfield Renaissance will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record.