Maryknoll Spartans (Honolulu, HI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting St. Louis Crusaders (Honolulu, HI), 46-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Maryknoll upgrades its record to 21-2 on the season. The Spartans host Punahou (Honolulu, HI) to play the Buff n' Blue in a Interscholastic I bout on Saturday, January 14. The Buff n' Blue go into the bout with a record of 16-6. Punahou won 64-43 in their recent league bout against 'Iolani (Honolulu, HI)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Punahou Buff n' Blue (Honolulu, HI) in a Interscholastic I bout, on Thursday, January 19. St. Louis will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Buff n' Blue go into the bout with a 17-7 record after their 69-30 league win over Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu, HI).