Franklin Pierce Cardinals (Tacoma, WA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Orting Cardinals (Orting, WA), 37-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Franklin Pierce upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Clover Park (Lakewood, WA) to face the Timberwolves in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 23. The Timberwolves enter the game with a record of 0-2.

With the defeat, Orting moves to 1-1 on the year. The Cardinals host Enumclaw (Enumclaw, WA) to face the Hornets in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 16. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 1-1. Enumclaw won 46-9 in their recent non-league game against Bellevue Christian (Clyde Hill, WA)